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Developer VoicesDeveloper VoicesThe $500 Billion Integration Problem, And One Possible Solution (with Marty Pitt)Ever wondered why data integration is still such a nightmare in 2025? Marty Pitt has built something that might finally solve it.TaxiQL isn't just another query language - it's a semantic layer that lets you query across any system without caring about field names, API differences, or where the data actually lives. Instead of writing endless mapping code between your microservices, databases, and APIs, you describe what your data *means* and let TaxiQL figure out how to get it.In this conversation, Marty walks through the “All Powerful Spreadsheet” moment that sparked TaxiQL, how semantic type...2025-07-041h 31The AftermathThe AftermathTHE AFTERMATH - Marty & ShortteGuests joining Marty Young and David Shortte this morning included James Sully Sullivan, Racetrack Ralphy, Chris Nelson, Brad Hardie, Kris Lees and Michael Gangemi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-081h 31Sabres LiveSabres LiveKris Baker talks about the 2025 NHL DraftBrian and Marty talk with Kris Baker on the NHL Draft class.2025-05-0613 minThe Metamorphosis ProjectThe Metamorphosis Project#62 Saboteurs, Self-Talk & the Opera of Healing with Kris DriskillSend us a textIn this soul-shifting episode, Tenya sits down with transformation mentor and former opera singer Kris Driskill to explore the world of self-sabotage, inner critics, and the power of radical curiosity.🎙️ Topics We Cover:Why self-sabotage isn’t your fault—but it is your responsibilityKris’s transition from international opera stages to mentorshipArchetypal saboteurs: Marty (the Judge), Simon (the Hustler), and moreHow to reparent yourself with compassion, not perfectionismThe wisdom behind Kris’s upcoming podcast, ...2025-05-0650 minThe C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent BaxterThe C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter"Growth Rings" w/ Kris CrepeauJohnny & Brent welcome emerging Nashville songwriter, Kris Crepeau to the Challenge, where they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song entitled "Growth Rings," sent in by CLIMBer, Levena Stewart. He writes during the day and works at the Bluebird Cafe at night. He has several cuts with up-and-coming independent artists. He has written with several hit writers including Mark Irwin, Adam James, Brian Davis, Josh Phillips, Marty Dotson, Clay Mills, and Matt Rogers.We want you to win, and that’s why we host The C.L.I.M.B. Show. And he...2025-02-1436 minBetween The SheetsBetween The SheetsEp. #487: December 4-17, 1991Kris and David are back after a week off to discuss the two weeks that were December 4-17, 1991. Topics of discussion include:The aftermath of This Tuesday in Texas including Jack Tunney announcing that the WWF Championship was vacant.Bret Hart winning the "Wrestler of the Year” award in a short, barely explained segment on Superstars.Ric Flair beating Shawn Michaels on Prime Time Wrestling thanks in part to misguided “help” from Marty Jannetty, accelerating the Rockers’ breakup.Dynamite Kid announces his retirement on the last night of the AJPW Real World Tag League.Hulk Hogan beats Genichiro Tenryu o...2024-12-165h 46Battleline PodcastBattleline PodcastNavy SEAL Marty Strong talks Blackwater & Panama storiesMarty Strong is a combat veteran who served as a Navy SEAL. He also went on to work at Blackwater where first crossed paths with Kris. He is a public speaker, business owner, and both a fiction and nonfiction author. Learn more over at http://martystrong.com and follow Marty on Instagram @MartyStrongBeNimble. Be sure to pre-order Marty's next book "Be Different" being released on December 1st. Follow us:http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod For 20% off your first order with Bubs Naturals go to ht...2024-09-171h 36Between The SheetsBetween The SheetsEp. #469: July 31-August 6, 1997Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was July 31-August 6, 1997, a Patreon pick from Christian de la Cruz, who dropped the $25 for us to do the show. Topics of discussion include:SummerSlam ’97 at the Meadowlands featuring Owen Hart injuring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin with a seated tombstone piledriver, Mankind and Hunter Hearst Helmsley doing battle in a steel cage match, Bret Hart winning the WWF Championship from The Undertaker with Shawn Michaels as the special referee, and tons more from a very newsworthy show.The Raw after SummerSlam featuring Shawn Michaels cementing his heel tu...2024-08-055h 35Unsigned518Unsigned518Unsigned518 presents: Marty Wendell's 60th Anniversary SpecialThere is little to say about Marty Wendell that hasn't already been said. The man is an absolute legend, having worked alongside such notable figures as Johnny Cash, Marty Stuart, Kris Kristofferson, Pete Seeger and many, many more. Having been familiar with Marty Wendell for more than half of my life, it is an understatement to say it was a real thrill to have him over to the Dazzle Den for a conversation that spanned his 60 years as a performing songwriter. Marty has a lot planned this year for his 60th anniversary, and you can hear all about it...2024-07-0534 minThe Mountain-Ear PodcastThe Mountain-Ear PodcastLocal Events Spotlight: 4th of July Across the Peak to Peak (with Kris McFarland promoting the 4th of July Barn Dance)!Send us a textAs described on KGNU: The 4th of July Barn dance is "7 hours of music including Rapidgrass; a special ensemble with Dango Rose and Bridget Law of Elephant Revival with Silas Herman and Marty O’Reilly; The Sweet Lillies; NoGo Gilbillies; Windy Pines, [and] Finn O’Sullivan. Plus artist booths, food trucks, and kids’ activities." Be sure to stop by when doors open at 1:30 on Thursday, July 4th! More details in the podcast! Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked...2024-07-0218 minEvil MenEvil MenE148: Evil Men LIVE! ft. Kid RockHi! This week, we are pleased to present our recent Evil Men Live! show, recorded on Saturday, June 22 at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto. The subject of the episode is the original suburban rap-rocker who grew up in a beautiful Michigan mansion and pretended to be a southern redneck: Kid Rock! Special thanks to Jackie Pirico for hosting the night; guests Kris Siddiqi, Gavin Crawford, Aaron Eves and Isaac Winter; and our extraordinary recording engineer Stephan MacLeod. And thank you to everyone who came out to the show! See you next time. *** SEE...2024-06-271h 45Kill ComplacencyKill ComplacencyEP. 28 - Struggling Financially To Now Owning 6,500+ Houses With Kris KrohnKris Krohn joins Marty Hofmann to share his story. He struggled financially but was able to push past that and become extremely successful. He now owns over 6,500 houses and continues to expand his business. His story is an inspiring example of what hard work, determination and knowledge can do, together. CHECK OUT KRIS: https://www.youtube.com/@KrisKrohn https://www.kriskrohn.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mentorwithkris/ https://www.facebook.com/MentorwithKris/ BUY MERCH: www.mindxetshop.com2024-05-2136 minResúmenes de lectura rápidaResúmenes de lectura rápidaBreaking Barriers: The Notorious RBG's Legacy What role did Ginsburg play in advancing LGBTQ rights during her time on the Supreme Court? During her time on the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg played a significant role in advancing LGBTQ rights by consistently siding with the LGBTQ community in landmark cases. She was a strong advocate for equal rights for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Ginsburg wrote several influential opinions in cases that had a positive impact on LGBTQ rights, including United States v. Windsor (2013) which struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, and Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) which legalized same-sex marriage...2024-03-3111 minSeeking FocusSeeking FocusEpisode 30 Marty chats with a local Videographer Justin ZaldarriagaIn this episode 30 of 'Seeking Focus', Marty chats with a local videographer Videographer Justin Zaldarriaga Films and Kris form Movement_NZ Boys share their story of getting into video production. Insta and YouTube Justin https://www.instagram.com/justinzaldarriaga.films?igsh=YWl6NXg4ZWdiZmE4 YouTube https://m.youtube.com/@justinzaldarriaga9950 & Kris https://www.instagram.com/movement_nz?igsh=bjh6MWh6MjBzeDVr YourTube https://www.youtube.com/@Movement_2024-03-0647 minBetween The SheetsBetween The SheetsEp. #445: February 15-20, 1994Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the (almost)-week that was February 15-20, 1994. Topics of discussion include:WWF firing Marty Jannetty for at least the fourth time overall and the third time in just two years.Vince McMahon co-hosting Radio WWF with Jim Ross — and it's a doozy.Shinya Hashimoto beating Genichiro Tenryu for the first time as New Japan is red hot.UWFi running a big grandstand angle at a press conference challenging all the big champions in Japan.The very first match between Chris Benoit and Sabu taking place on a NWA New Jersey sh...2024-02-195h 08Dishing Drama with Dana Wilkey UNCENSOREDDishing Drama with Dana Wilkey UNCENSOREDEp 157 Kris Kardashian Serial Cheating, Scandalous Youth, 90210 Plan & Impact on the Kardashian KidsSend us a textA FULL FREE  episode 157 Today! Dana wants to celebrate Thanksgiving week with everyone with a free full episode of the show.  Dana did not watch the Peacock docuseries that just drops and finds it funny that this episode drops at the same time. On the pod, Dana goes on her legendary deep dive to discover some of the more difficult and rare stories about Kris Kardashian. There have been many retellings of the stories surrounding her young years and the Kardashians have completely ch...2023-11-191h 15En podd om wrestlingEn podd om wrestlingVärlden enligt Marty JannettyUppkopplingen från Sundvalls stundetrum som knäckte Ted Turners servarar. WWEs mullvad fortsätter att sätta käppar i hjulet för AEW-produktionen. Och lyssnar vi riktigt noga kan vi  höra hur SummerSlams main event mellan Jay Uso och Roman Reigns fortfarande pågår. Fullsmetad show!2023-08-131h 09Art ThrobArt ThrobNO. 6: Marty Wayman, Suraya Shalash, Kris Ratliff - ActOut Theatre GroupEpisode No. 6 of the Art Throb Podcast features Marty Wayman, Suraya Shalash and Kris Ratliff who talk about the ActOut Theatre Group, with a focus on their roles in the upcoming production of Five Lesbians Eating Quiche.ActOut Theatre Group, was founded in 1997 by several individuals dedicated to sharing their passion with others. Based in Lexington, Kentucky it is an active and enthusiastic Theatre Group with events and activities taking place year-round. ​Their mission is to promote and produce quality, thought-provoking LGBTQ+-themed theater in and around the Central Kentucky region in a positive, supportive, and no...2023-06-1332 minBigkas PilipinasBigkas PilipinasEP 44: Lit FiestaWhat's with the feast in fiesta Featuring: •Kris Lanot Lacaba •R.B. Abiva •Simon Anton Niño Diego Baena 2023-05-0317 minEn podd om wrestlingEn podd om wrestlingIngen slutar med wrestlingJay White uppgraderar till Bullet Club Guld när WWE slutar svara i telefonen. Procentsatsen för CM Punks återkomst har höjts och djärvt av Tony Khan att boka Wembley Stadium. Det vilar en Band Aid-anda över All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling NOAH och New Japan Pro Wrestlings gemensamma tillställning i början av juni. Och är Dark side of the Ring säsong 4 Marty Jannetty Hall of Fame? Fullsmetad show!2023-04-161h 00The Equity ExperienceThe Equity ExperienceEP 64: Addressing Disproportionality, Root Cause Analysis, & Educational Equity w/Dr. Kris DeFilippisGood day and good day! Welcome to episode 64 of The Equity Experience Podcast! In this podcast, we have a conversation with Dr. Kris DeFilippis about the topics of  disproportionality and root cause analysis. One of the common concerns for people committed to educational equity work is resolving disproportionalities.  Dr. Kris does a great job of explaining how disproportionality manifests within schools, along with suggesting resources for school leaders to consider in doing disproportionality work. We explore the following the topics: Defining disproportionality and the importance of this concept The relationship between disproportionality and educational eq...2023-02-2444 minSabres Live OvertimeSabres Live OvertimeSabres Live Overtime- Kris Baker on Devon Levi: "He's special"Kris Baker joined Brian Duff and Marty Biron to talk Devon Levi's performance in the Beanpot tournament, what makes him such a special prospect and when the guys think he might eventually be NHL ready.  Which prospects in Rochester are impressing the most? What is the latest on Matt Savoie?  What is Kris seeing from Olivier Nadeau? The guys also compared Sabres goalie prospects including Topias Leinonen. Also discussed the progress of Noah Östlund. Finally talked about the future of Ryan Johnson, looked ahead to the NHL trade deadline and at potential college free agents.2023-02-1525 minMONEY 911MONEY 911How To Think About Money From A Serial Entrepreneur - Marty Park and Kris MillerTranscript of Episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-02-0227 minThe Kris Vallotton PodcastThe Kris Vallotton PodcastCultural Catalysts with Marty and Jamie Pronovost || Mental Health, Discipleship & PastoringIn this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris Vallotton sits down for a conversation with daughter and son-in-law Jamie and Marty Pronovost, directors of Bethel School of Supernatural Discipleship, to talk about their process of finding hope in a season of difficulty and depression. In their conversation, they discuss a holistic approach to mental health, pastoring a local church and helping disciple others in their healing journeys. Learn more about BSSD: Website: https://www.bssdcoast.org/ Recommended Resources: From Fear To Love by Bryan Post The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Waking The Tiger by Peter Levine ...2023-02-0132 minBattleline PodcastBattleline PodcastMarty Skovlund discusses GWOT era Army RangersMarty Skovlund Jr. is a retired Army Ranger and the current executive editor of Coffee or Die Magazine. Marty is the author of "Violence of Action: Untold Stories of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the War on Terror,” and “The True Story of How Standing Rock Fell.” He has also been seen on the History Channel as the co-host of "JFK Declassified." Visit http://CoffeeOrDie.com and follow Marty on Twitter & Instagram @MartySkovlundJr Follow us:http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod For 15% off all Fort Scott Mu...2021-11-221h 46Between The SheetsBetween The SheetsEp. #328: November 10-16, 2003 with Devon HalesKris & David are joined by Devon Hales (@kingmotivatorh) to discuss the week that was November 10-16, 2003. We talk about Lex Luger making his debut in NWA-TNA and how polarizing it was in and out of the ring, plus we we look at the state of TNA's creative at the time and who wasn't happy with it, as well as all sorts of other wacky TNA notes. We then do a full sweep of Japan with lots of results before moving back to North America, with TNA talent coming to AAA in Mexico, Rey Misterio Jr. making his return to...2021-11-156h 45REEL Film ReviewedREEL Film ReviewedBonus Ep: Ozark (R.2017-) Netflix SeriesA short, spoiler free review and an in depth deep dive on Netflix's original series, Ozark. Created by Bill Dubuque, features many directors, including Jason Bateman. Starring Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julie Garner, Janet McTeer, Sofia Hublitz, and Skylar Gaertner. Ozark follows Marty Byrde, a financial advisor who suddenly relocates his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks to launder money for a drug lord. Timestamps: 0m 0s - 10m 57s - Spoiler Free Review 10m 57s - 20m 49s - *Spoiler Alert* Rated: TV-MA REEL Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Time: 1hr Viewable In/On: Netflix Show Notes: •You can reach me at reelfilmpkc@gmail.c...2021-09-3021 minREEL Film ReviewedREEL Film ReviewedBonus Ep: Ozark (R.2017-) Netflix SeriesA short, spoiler free review and an in depth deep dive on Netflix's original series, Ozark. Created by Bill Dubuque, features many directors, including Jason Bateman. Starring Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julie Garner, Janet McTeer, Sofia Hublitz, and Skylar Gaertner.  Ozark follows Marty Byrde, a financial advisor who suddenly relocates his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks to launder money for a drug lord.  Timestamps:  0m 0s - 10m 57s - Spoiler Free Review  10m 57s - 20m 49s - *Spoiler Alert*  Rated: TV-MA  REEL Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Time: 1hr  ...2021-09-3022 minUnwritten RulesUnwritten RulesMarty Pevey Iowa Cubs Manager, Marty Pevey joins the podcast. Pevey has been the Iowa Cubs Manager since 2013 and is closing in on 500 wins with the organization. Pevey takes us into the clubhouse to give us a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like being a Triple-A manager. He touches on the highs and lows of being the first line of communication between Chicago and the players, his love for Des Moines, and some insight into the development of players like Javy Baez and Kris Bryant. Assistant GM Randy Wehofer hosts.2021-06-2922 minAnswers to Giant QuestionsAnswers to Giant QuestionsThinking Fourth-Dimensionally, MartyKris and T.J. discuss the first day of creation as the original audience might have understood it. Then they take a deeper dive beyond the pages of "Answers to Giant Questions" to discuss a place with a dark secret in Biblical lore.2021-06-1124 minAnswers to Giant QuestionsAnswers to Giant QuestionsThinking Fourth-Dimensionally, MartyKris and T.J. discuss the first day of creation as the original audience might have understood it. Then they take a deeper dive beyond the pages of "Answers to Giant Questions" to discuss a place with a dark secret in Biblical lore.2021-06-1124 minEn podd om wrestlingEn podd om wrestlingVässade ätpinnar i KoreaFullsmetad show! New Jack, Will Ospreay, AEW till TBS, sparkade NXT-brottare och domare med för mycket brun utan sol. Men också om att det värsta som kunde hända Shawn Michels var att träffa Marty Jannetty och att 2 Cold Scorpio planerade att ha ihjäl Road Warrior Hawk med vässade ätpinnar i Korea. Och så veckans shower såklart.2021-05-231h 13En podd om wrestlingEn podd om wrestlingTony Khan en dörröppnare av rangDen obligatoriska peka-på-Wrestlemania-skylten säsongen är officiellt igång och det ligger i tiden att ha svår beslutsångest efter vinst i Royal Rumble. Kris drabbas av Marty Jannetty-hjärna och så siar vi kring NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day. Fullsmetad show!2021-02-141h 22Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 18 - 1967 Part 1Marty and Kris are back at it again with a new yearly episode...The next 2 episodes, we're gonna tackle 1967! We start with talking about how 1967 is a "Fulcrum" year for music (2:35) as we transition into an in-depth conversation about the "Summer of Love", it's cultural impact at the time and how it endured and influenced other generations. (14:36). Moving on, Marty unveils his pick for 1967, 13th Floor Elevators second album, "Easter Everywhere". (This one was a lot of fun, we hope you guys enjoy it! Reach out at aotypodcast@gmail.com and check out our Patreon at patreon.com/albumoftheyear2020-12-111h 21Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastLunchtime Episode #12 - Guilty PleasuresHello AOTYer's!! Marty and Kris are back after nearly a month respite to talk GUILTY PLEASURES!! We first talk about the topic and how we understand the core concept and go on to explore how it resonates thru different periods and even musical genres. This one was a ton of fun, thanks for listening! Be on the lookout for another yearly episode coming soon! Also drop us an email at aotypodcast@gmail.com and check out patreon.com/albumoftheyear. Thanks again!     2020-11-101h 25En podd om wrestlingEn podd om wrestlingVi är inte värda Cody vs Brodie Lee i hundhalsbandStökig vecka med skador och klammeri med rättsväsendet. Mycket om Marty Jannetty och hans Solstollarna-profil och så en hel del bra wrestling!2020-10-111h 09Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 17 - 1980 Part 2Marty and Kris come roaring back with part 2 of the start a new decade, 1980! The guys talk about Marty's birthday (0:33) and Kris berates him for being younger than him for 3 weeks, Pre-COVID recording (2:39) John Lennon's death being a dark shadow hanging over the year (4:55) Marty talks about how Prog Rock was nearly inescapable during the late 70's/early 80's (14:37) We then move into the charts (16:22) What the hell was up with Christopher Cross? (18:58) A mini podcast inside of a podcast about the Police (20:01) Mickey Gilley, gold chains, and Urban Cowboy (28:36) We then dive head first into LA Punk Stalwarts...2020-09-301h 37Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 17 - 1980 Part 1aaaand WE'RE BACK!! Marty and Kris are back in the house to unfurl 1980 and break down the good, the bad, and the ugly. We talk "moanin cat blues" (0:05) Marty talks tectonic plates shifting (4:34) and body shames Vince Neil (11:14). We then have a conversation about the synthesizer and how it influenced the decade and the genres and bands it created (13:00). To cap it off, We get down to Kris' pick, Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders raucous and gritty debut, Pretenders (43:00).  Thanks to everyone sticking it out thru the madness. We're going to start releasing episodes on a more r...2020-09-251h 29Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastObscure Quarantine AlbumsMarty and Kris are back in the game, this time, talking about a couple of obscure albums they've been listening to lately. Marty kicks things off with Albert Ayer's misunderstood neo-soul/free jazz stomper "New Grass" (22:07). Moving on, Kris talks about his pick, "All the Best from Ireland: 40 Irish Drinking songs" (38:24). We hope you enjoyed this episode, we had a really great time talking about these albums! We're also going to start getting back to a more normal schedule and revisiting the yearly format soon! In the mean time, be sure to check out our Patreon-We'll have some new...2020-08-121h 16En podd om wrestlingEn podd om wrestlingDen otydliga Marty JannettyRAW i livets slutskede, Apollo Creed (!?) blir tydligen ny US mästare trotts att Ivan Drago wasta han i Rocky IV. Och på tal om att wasta en snubbe, den otydliga Marty Jannetty och hans senaste utspel täcks samt Pat McAfees försök att vara Andy Kaufman.2020-08-091h 18Between The SheetsBetween The SheetsEp. #260: July 22-28, 1999 with Marty DeRosa (Part 2)Kris & David are joined by Marty DeRosa (@MartyDeRosa) to discuss the week that was July 22-28, 1999. This is part 2 of our show, as this section is all WWF-related, featuring Vince McMahon making a very memorable appearance on Michael Landsberg's Off the Record show on TSN talking about the Hart Family; we play all Vince’s explosive comments and then, of course, go over what really happened. We also talk about Sable's lawsuit against WWF being settled, Chris Jericho being on his way to the company, a crazy Fully Loaded PPV with a crazy RAW to follow it as Vince Mc...2020-07-273h 26Between The SheetsBetween The SheetsEp. #260: July 22-28, 1999 with Marty DeRosa (Part 1)Kris & David are joined by Marty DeRosa (@MartyDeRosa) for part 1 of our discussion of the week that was July 22-28, 1999. We talk about a wild week in WCW featuring some weird television as Rick Steiner mauls folks, the No Limit Soldiers are basically killed off, Hulk Hogan injures his knee, plus all kinds of other WCW insanity at the time. We also talk about Mitsuharu Misawa regaining the Triple Crown and how it was the wrong decision at the time, plus PCO finishing off his lone AJPW tour on the undercard, as well as the NJPW power players visiting...2020-07-274h 00En podd om wrestlingEn podd om wrestlingSWP 164 - Glöm aldrig att dricksa Marty ScurllPackat med bra grejer från samtliga förbund i veckans episod. Vi får hjälp med att översätta våra superlativ till betyg. Nytt quiz på g, ”Har den jäveln haft intercontinental titeln?” Och så är vi för djur i wrestling igen. Raw, Smackdown och AEWs Double or Nothing 2020.2020-06-211h 09En podd om wrestlingEn podd om wrestlingSWP 126 - Seth Rollins KnutbyVi går igenom Tessa Blanchards taskiga attityd, Marty Scurll väljer det tråkigaste men kanske bästa alternativet och så Seth Rollins Knutby. Det är alltså Impact, Ring of Honor, NXT UK, Raw och Smackdown formpackat i veckans podd!2020-06-201h 03Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastAnthology Episode # 3 - Guided by VoicesHello AOTYers....we hope you're all staying safe out there! We're sorry for the lack of recent episodes-we're still doing what we can to figure out a way to get content to you as best we can during lockdown. Lucky for us, we were able to tap friend of the podcast Kevin Moss to all the way in Cincinnati, Ohio-LIVE via satellite! Ok, via the internet, but who's counting! For our newest anthology episode, Marty, Kris, and Kevin tackle one of the most prolific bands of all time-Guided by Voices! We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. Also...2020-05-071h 35AcresUSA: Tractor TimeAcresUSA: Tractor TimeTractor Time Episode 40: Marty Travis on Farming in a Time of FearRecently, an Acres U.S.A. reader gave us a piece of sheet music he found while cleaning out his barn. The song’s called “The Farmer Feeds Us All.” It’s an old standard that has been performed in some form or fashion by everyone from Fiddlin’ John Carson to Pete Seeger to Ry Cooder. You should go listen to it. I’ll link to the Fiddlin’ John Carson version in the show notes.  I’ve been thinking about this song as the coronavirus pandemic lays low entire sectors of the U.S. and world economy, spreads sickness to the rich and poor...2020-04-0126 minAlbum of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastLunchtime Episode # 11 - YouTube and MusicHello friends! We are doing our best to bring you content in the midst of everything going on. Here's a lunchtime episode Kris and Marty recorded last week. In this episode they discuss YouTube, and what it means to music in several different ways. Be on the lookout for a new year episode soon! Thanks for listening and be sure to check out patreon.com/albumoftheyear and email us at AOTYPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks as always for listening! 2020-03-2545 minAlbum of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastHow Have I Not Seen Die Hard? Episode 1Hello friends! In lieu of a regular AOTY Episode, we have Episode 1 of our Patreon only exclusive podcast, How Have I Not Seen Die Hard? In this podcast, Kris and his brother-in-law, Thomas, break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of movies pretty much everyone has seen, except for them. 12-inch and 180 Gram LP Patreon subscribers get this and other exclusive audio content by subscribing! In the first episode, Kris and Thomas break down Sly Stallone's 1982 classic "First Blood". Check out the details at patreon.com/albumoftheyear. Everyone stay safe, wash your hands, and we'll catch you...2020-03-1744 minAlbum of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastLunchtime Episode # 10 - Art and CommerceHey Team, let's kick it for this week's new lunchtime episode! Kris kicks things off pledge drive style (0:20) Introducing Thomas back on AOTY Podcast by recounting a story about him trying to get into the 1997's MTV Sports and Music festival (4:30) Getting marooned at Barton Springs Mall as a result (5:33) Recounting 1-800 Collect (6:42) Thomas's proper intro (12:00) Introducing our Lunctime topic, art and commerce (13:50) (14:57) Shock Jock madness (19:05) Kris reminiscing on his time as "Encyclopedia Brown", and his Monday morning airshift on college radio (19:32) Re-introducing our Patreon and going over patron levels (37:41), and Kris and Thomas introduce their side Podcast, How...2020-03-1059 minAlbum of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 16 - 1997 Part 2Let's do this, team...1997 Part 2 is here! Marty talks about his partner, Courtney, seeing Björk at ACL Fest in the early 2000's (0:00) Kris wonders how that show slipped under his radar (1:10) The '97 Beat goes on with Stephen talking about the MTV Sports and Music Festival that took place in Austin (2:56) Kris recounts what some music critics had dubbed "The worst 2 week period in the history of music (7:20) Way more Limp Bizkit talk than any one music podcast should tolerate (14:00) We move to the charts (28:50) Marty doing his best DJ Kool impression (34:55) We move on to Marty's pick, S...2020-03-032h 09Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 16 - 1997 Part 1We're BAAACK with our first year episode of Season 4! Get ready for all things 1997! We cold open with our guest, Stephen Cadena, aka DJ Shoestring (0:00) We then give him a proper introduction (1:51) Marty and Stephen reminisce on growing up with Hip Hop in Ohio and Texas (5:59) We move on by breaking down the state of Hip Hop in 1997 (16:34) Wu-Tang Forever and how it fit into the time contextually (27:54) More seminal Hip Hop albums from '97 (34:00) Master P's "Ghetto D" and how he inexplicably used DIY aesthetic and branding to build an empire (36:50) We then charge forward with Stephen's pick...2020-02-251h 26Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastRemembering Neill Peart (1952-2020)It is with heavy hearts that we kick off season 4 with a tribute to the incomparable Neil Peart, who passed away in early 2020. We still manage to get some laughs out breaking down Cold Pizza and commiserating over defunct pizza joints in Leveland, Texas (0:00) Introducing our guest, drummer, professor, and all around great guy Dolf Guardiola, (4:10) Neil Peart's cavernous prowess (18:01) Where we were when we heard the news (19:16) The worlds that Neil's influence permeated (22:08) Neil's Vision for Rush as a lyricist (26:54) Rush pulling out all the stops for 2112 and finding an audience in the process (28:20) Rush being virtuosic players...2020-02-181h 49DWZ Podcast With J. RodDWZ Podcast With J. RodEp. 10: Kris Statlander & Marty ScurllWWE had an offer for Kris Statlander but AEW gave a much better deal. Marty Scurll in NWA.2019-12-2313 minAlbum of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastLunchtime Episode # 9 - Christmas PresentsHere it comes-The second annual Holidays Episode from your boys Marty and Kris! We kick things off by popping open a present-what else could be better than another mystery box of .45's! (1:50) Marty tells a story about our last mystery box episode (5:45) Kris picks first (7:05) We come across a mis-labled slab that was credited to Barbara Streisand (11:45) Marty picks out a "Korean Afro" (15:50) Marty reminisces on simpler times when the Bad-Boys era Detroit Pistons ruled the NBA and were introduced to Europe's "The Final Countdown" (23:50) Talking southern Ohio greasy spoon steakhouse buffets (57:54) Some Hot Takes on Kim Carnes (1:00:14) Bringing...2019-12-101h 41Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastAnthology Episode # 2 - RAMONES1, 2, 3, 4!!! Marty and Kris locked themselves in the lab for hours and have emerged with our 2nd ANTHOLOGY EPISODE!!! Before we get in to all things Ramones, we break down fall weather in Texas (0:27) Marty going to Levitation fest and seeing the likes of TOBACCO and BEAK> while Kris stayed in Leander to see the best ZZ Top/70's southern buttrock cover band this side of Williamson County (4:19) Our new imaginary German friend, Nils, comes up when talking about how many different drummers KMFDM might've went through (9:56) We then get down to brass tacks and unveil our topic for our...2019-11-201h 34Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 15 - 1975 Part 2Marty and Kris are BACK talking 1975! Marty kicks things off using his silky smooth NPR voice (0:00) Commiserating the popularity of "My Humps" (1:39) and Kris cruising for new sponsors after trying pickle-flavored beer (2:59. We then move on to the charts ( 4:05) Kris breaks down "Hicksploitation" (7:24) "Chevy Van" and how in the world those lyrics were committed to tape (14:49) Kris breaks out the Trivial Pursuit RPM edition booster pack and we both test our mettle (29:47). After realizing we'll never be the new hosts of Rock 'n' Roll Jeopardy, we get to Kris's pick for 1975, German krautrock stalwarts NEU! and their final tour...2019-11-121h 13Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 15 - 1975 Part 1Marty and Kris are back with another heater for you-1975! Kris and Marty both talk about their Halloween (1:21) Marty talks about breaking his alcohol fast (1:51) Moving on, we reveal the year we’re going to break down (4:41) We touch on some of the finer points of the year in music (8:25) Marty and Kris face off on Simon and Garfunkel (17:49) We then take some time to talk about our carefully curated 1975 Spotify playlist (25:57). Moving on, we start our album conversation with Marty’s pick for 1975, Bob Dylan’s 15th studio album, hailed by many as a songwriting masterpiece, Blood On The Tr...2019-11-051h 22Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastLunchtime Episode # 8 - HOT TAKESThis week, Marty and Kris emerge from the lab with another lunchtime episode! Marty talks about a close encounter with Stromboli to kick things off (1:12) and starts working out a new character (1:42) We then reveal the topic for today's lunchtime episode-Hot Takes! (6:27) Kris kicks things off making his case that the Spice Girls were good for music (8:27). Next, Marty reveals his hot take; he feels that Stevie Ray Vaughn's music and mythology is severely overrated. (35:34) Don't forget to check out our Patreon at patreon.com/albumoftheyear. Thanks again for listening!2019-10-291h 02AcresUSA: Tractor TimeAcresUSA: Tractor TimeTractor Time Episode 35: Marty Travis, Super-FarmerIf you’ve seen the documentary “Sustainable,” you know that Spence Farm is a special place. It’s owned and operated by Marty Travis, along with his wife, Kris and son, Will. Their farm supplies organic vegetables and heritage meats to some of the top kitchens in the City of Chicago — Fronterra Grill, Girl and the Goat and The Publican, to name a few. But that might undersell what Marty and his family have built. The way that they’ve developed relationships, not just with chefs, but also with a network of small farmers, is nothing shorting of astounding. To our mind, Sp...2019-10-251h 04Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 14 - 2006 Part 2Hey Team, Marty and Kris are heading back to the 2006 buffet with another banger! The guys kick things off by flirting with influencer culture, but fly to close to the sun on wings of fried chicken (1:53) Marty talks a bit about going to see Wu-Tang Clan at ACL Live (4:00) and James Blake at Stubb's (8:58) We then get into the good and mostly bad, mostly ugly 2006 billboard top 100 (11:09) Uninspired white guys (12:09) Kris' supreme disdain for "My Humps" (22:07) Kris' burgeoning fascination with D4L's breakout hit "Laffy Taffy" (31:12)and Thinking up an inexcusable music playlist (37:40) We then move on to Marty's...2019-10-221h 18Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 14 - 2006 Part 1Marty and Kris are back to take you to church for 2006! We start off taking about Marty talks about his experience going to ACL Fest and getting to write a recap for Clash Magazine (1:07) The Many faces of Pat Smear (10:14) The year in music (26:52) Remembering the Microsoft Zune (28:25) Marty remembering that 2 month spell when he really loved Panic! at the Disco (31:31) Three 6 Mafia being the first rap group to win an Academy Award (45:39) We then move on to Kris' pick for 2006, What was thought to be David Lowery and Cracker's last stand, Greenland (48:06). Thanks again for listening, Season 3 has...2019-10-151h 43Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastLunchtime Minisode # 7 - Is Rock Dead?Lunchtime is again upon us! Kris kicks things off solo (0:21) and gives a primer on the lunchtime format (0:39). We then get into the thick of things as we discuss the current state of rock music, and contemplate it's relevance in 2019 (1:47). Thanks again for listening, and don't forget to check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/albumoftheyear2019-10-081h 07Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 13 - 1993 Part 2The Dream of the 90's rolls on with 1993, episode 2! We kick things off by talking about Marty's 40th Birthday Party (1:06) Remembering Rick Ocasek (10:20) The Billboard top 100 (15:30) Marty reminisces on Miami Bass going legit (31:41) followed by introducing Kris to Paperboy's "Ditty" while Marty regales Kris with tales of hanging out at a teen dance club throughout his formative years (33:37) Kris shares a similar experience getting dressed down by a youth minister for playing They Might Be Giants (37:33) and Breaking down Ice Cube's "It was a good day" (43:53). We then dive head first into Kris' pick for 1993, Superchunk's often overlooked masterpiece...2019-10-011h 38Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 13 - 1993 Part 1Marty and Kris go back to the 90's; get stoked for 1993! We start off with a some Swatch talk (0:45) Marty's trip to Ohio and the great record store crawl (2:25) Shout out to Cincy record stores Colemine Records and Shake It Records (5:22) A big Patreon announcement (9:35) Remembering Daniel Johnston (18:24) We then get knee deep into the waters of 1993, wading around in the year in music (33:31) Elvis' postage stamp (33:45) Oasis getting their first record deal (37:19) Prince changing his name to a symbol to buck his record label (39:22) and Nirvana's historic unplugged set (43:51). We then transition to Marty's pick for 1993, Wu-Tang Clan's...2019-09-271h 38Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastOne Year Anniversary SpecialHold on to your butts, AOTYers, It's officially been 1 year! Marty and Kris reflect on the past year and pop open a new mystery box to celebrate the occasion. Thanks for listening!     2019-09-171h 05Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 12 - 2009 Part 2The fun continues in  2009, episode 2! Marty, Kris, and Caitlin are back, breaking down the finer points of frozen custard (0:45) The charts (1:41) Caitlin and Kris revel in their disgust of Owl City (2:00) Marty struggles to find a favorite song (10:32) UB40 “Red Red Wine” strikes again (14:22) Caitlin reflects on her experience growing up in the shadow of 9/11 (15:35) Marty busting out his Christopher Walker impression (22:19) We then move on Kris’s pick for 2009, Phoenix and their indie-pop masterpiece, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (42:00). Caitlin talks about her Phoenix mega-fandom and shares some stories of seeing them live 10+ times (43:21) Kris shares some never-before heard Phoenix demos (s...2019-09-101h 53Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 12 - 2009 Part 1WERE BACK!!! Welcome to Season 3! Marty and Kris kick things off by talking about our new merch (1:11) and share a listener email that’s very close to our hearts (3:27). Marty reminisces on the midwest and their “Taste Of” festivals (6:32) Marty and Kris seeing Parliament Funkadelic (7:32) and coming face to face with Fishbone ultra-fandom (8:32). We then introduce our special guest, Caitlin Wittlif, who regales us with some first-hand experiences on her time interning at Rolling Stone Magazine in 2009 (11:02) Marty shares some big news (12:00) Caitlin, Kris, and Marty talk about the genesis of Rolling Stone, its place in pop culture, then and no...2019-09-031h 42Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastSummer SpecialBeat the Heat with Marty and Kris as they break down some of their favorite summer music for the season 2 finale! We start off with a state of the podcast (7:57). Next, Kris picks 3 summer songs from each decade from  the 50’s to the 2010’s, and Marty picks his favorite (16:57).  Keep it chill this summer. Thanks for listening!2019-07-021h 19Between The SheetsBetween The SheetsEp. #206: June 26-July 2, 1999 with Marty DeRosaKris & David are joined by Marty DeRosa (@MartyDeRosa) this week to discuss the week that was June 26-July 2, 1999. We talk about ECW signing with The Nashville Network, featuring some amazing quotes that Paul Heyman gave to the Pro Wrestling Torch, plus Chris Jericho signing with the WWF the week of a bad King of the Ring pay-per-view show. We also go over Master P having a falling out with WCW, the debut of the "Rap Is Crap" video, Kevin Nash and Randy Savage playing cat and mouse on Thunder, Atsushi Onita coming to New Japan, IWRG invading Arena Mexico...2019-07-016h 44Between The SheetsBetween The SheetsEp. #206: June 26-July 2, 1999 with Marty DeRosaKris & David are joined by Marty DeRosa (@MartyDeRosa) this week to discuss the week that was June 26-July 2, 1999. We talk about ECW signing with The Nashville Network, featuring some amazing quotes that Paul Heyman gave to the Pro Wrestling Torch, plus Chris Jericho signing with the WWF the week of a bad King of the Ring pay-per-view show. We also go over Master P having a falling out with WCW, the debut of the "Rap Is Crap" video, Kevin Nash and Randy Savage playing cat and mouse on Thunder, Atsushi Onita coming to New Japan, IWRG invading Arena Mexico...2019-07-016h 44Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 11 - 1984 Part 2The 1984 cipher continues with 2 more classic albums! We kick things off with a deep dive into the billboard top 100 (1:46) Kris reminds Marty of a previous conversation regarding the movie “Blow” (5:16) Kris seeing Willie Nelson at Battleship Texas at 6 years old (8:50) More vital Huey Lewis talk (10:54) Key differences between “Dancing in the Dark” and “Dancing in the Sheets” (16:30) Kris tells a great story about The Cars and “city music” (24:40) An assembly Marty attended in 4th grade which he was subjected to a musician playing “Axel F” on a Xylophone (27:02) Trying our best to see how much Ann Wilson was in the red with gamblin...2019-06-261h 55Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 11 - 1984 Part 1It’s time to dive knee deep back into the 80’s! We kick things off talking about Marty’s recent vacation to New Mexico (0:58) Marty understanding Kris on a deeper level after driving through the expanse of West Texas (1:20) Introducing our guest, singer-songwriter and Kris’s wife, Stephanie Wright (2:10) Comparing notes on Roswell (3:22) Marty adding to his gas station food repertoire courtesy of Allsup’s in Plains, Texas (4:45) Kris and Step visiting the Motown exhibit at the LBJ Library here in Austin (11:38) Marty impersonating the animatronic Lyndon Johnson (13:54) Kris and Steph going to the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, and Kris b...2019-06-191h 52Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 11 - 1969 Part 2The wait is over! 1969 EPISODE 2 is here! We start out by talking about Kris going to see X and the Violent Femmes at ACL Live (0:40) Talking Heads concept album and movie “True Stories” (4:35) We then dive into the charts (5:57) Kris sounds off on bubblegum and talks about it’s lasting influence (6:17) Marty tells the story of the Amen break (11:53) “Smokin’ Grapevine” with Tony Joe White (16:30) Elvis Presley’s “In the Ghetto” and the racial context of the time (18:02) “In the year 2525” (21:52) dovetailed by The Bob Seger System and Marty’s Uncle seeing him play his junior high dance (26:49) We then dive head-first int...2019-06-111h 25Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 10 - 1969 - Part 1Better late that never, people! Marty and Kris have another heater on the stove for you! We start out by talking about going to the Austin Record Convention (0:51) Buying really weird 45’s (1:10) How Discogs has changed the game and makes it harder to find deals (2:56) Introducing the year we’re covering in the next 2 episodes (13:30) Recapping 1969 in music (15:35) Altamont and the impact it had on popular culture moving forward (15:55) The Beatles rooftop concert (22:45) Yoko Ono arguably being the first influencer (27:49) Controversial opinions on Jim Morrison (32:19) Marty’s favorite Dr. John album (45:55) We then move on to Marty’s pick for 1969...2019-06-051h 37Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastLunchtime Minisode # 6 - ProducersHello Friends! Another lunchtime episode is upon us! Kris kicks it solo for a few to tell you about our topic for this lunchtime episode-producers! (0:24) Beefing about rock bio-pics (2:47) Marty reveling in his midwestern roots by impersonating the documentary now spoof “Gentle and Soft” (5:42) What we feel being a producer means (7:30) Producers in Hip-Hop (13:30) How DJ’s moved the art of beat making and scratching forward by working together (16:31) Kris breaks down his love for Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound” style (19:40) Rick Rubin’s ability to create a vibe (23:20) The great gear vs. digital debate (28:58) Lo-Fi, outsider music production tec...2019-05-2851 minAlbum of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 9 - 1996 - Part 2The wait is over! 1996 PART 2 is upon us! Marty, Kris, and the Enchanting Wizard of Rhythm are BACK! We kick it off by hotly debating who has better fried pies (2:24) A breakdown of the 1996 billboard  charts (5:32) starting with  strict delineation of the Macarena, Thomas’ pick for favorite song (5:59) Marty remembering a huge regional hip hop hit that he didn’t realize was regional until he moved to Texas (7:36) Kris doing parenting right by exposing his daughter to Busta Rhymes at a young age (10:02) Kris’s least favorite song (17:45) Marty’s least favorite song and a near-blog post about his least favo...2019-05-211h 49Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 9 - 1996 - Part 1The dream of the 90’s is alive…..at Album of the year Podcast! Marty kicks things off by accepting his fate as a big, sweaty polack (0:32) How we spent the Easter Holiday (2:39) We then introduce our special guest (8:02) Thomas, the “Enchanting Wizard of Rhythm”, who blesses us with stories based on his long history with Kris growing up in Belton, Texas (9:03) Marty tells the story of the fateful evening at the Leander Beer market (20:58) Kris breaks down a change to our format, then the three of us discuss 1996-The year in music, as informed by the Wikipedia article of same nam...2019-05-141h 57Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastLunchtime Minisode # 5 - Mystery BoxWe had a blast doing this lunchtime episode, the mystery box! We check in with a quick intro (0:55) explaining what’s inside the “mystery box:, Marty going full “Big Sweaty Polack” mode (2:05). We then break the mystery box open and sift thru the good, the bad, and the ugly (3:24) of a variety of 45 RPM records ranging from the 50’s all the way up to the 80’s. No more time stamps, because that would be cheating! Thanks as always for listening!2019-05-011h 45Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastAnthology Episode # 1 - Stevie WonderThe wait is over…Marty and Kris present the first ANTHOLOGY episode on the great STEVIE WONDER, listen to us as we span his legendary career! We kick it off by doing a brief monologue (1:20) The battle we’re waging against oak and cedar pollen allergies (2:45). Moving on, Kris tells a story about his wedding (10:22), followed by a head-first dive into the formidable and illustrious career of the one and only Stevie Wonder! Marty talks about some of the first things that come to mind when he thinks of Stevie (18:15) The “High Fidelity” conundrum,(22:00) The 5-album “soul roll” that began to cod...2019-04-162h 06Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 8 - 1972Man, do we have a hum-dinger for y’all! Kris and Marty kick it off by revealing Marty’s last name (0:30) Kris talks about his recent trip to Houston (1:37) A fateful trip to Hard Rock Cafe (5:57) Marty getting a chance to do a short DJ set (18:04) Kris helping Marty pick a DJ name (20:42) An introduction of the year we’ve decided to uncover for this episode, 1972 (22:35) Breaking down the charts (25:30) Kris on the sensational aspects of musician/band biopics (30:47) Remembering Dick Dale (38:08) We then get into the thick of it, with Marty’s pick; The Rolling Stones Captivating double LP from...2019-04-022h 19Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastLunchtime Minisode # 4 - NostalgiaCome one, come all, to the first minisode of season 2! We start out with a short introduction, followed by some serious "pro audio" (2:01) Introducing our topic (3:05) The Neurological exploits of nostalgia (5:39) Reminiscing on Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill in the Cincinnati suburb or Kenwood, Ohio (11:50) Kris coming up with an interesting buzzfeed list (17:40) Which member of the krautrock scene we are (18:16) Nostalgia as entertainment (22:16) Kris's experience in music school (23:53) Kris and Marty buying multiple copies of the same album (29:38) Marty talking about simpler times a skyline chili (40:53) we then wrap it up with a "cinema verite" outro. (51:44). We hope...2019-03-2357 minAlbum of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 7 - 2002In season 2, episode 2, Kris and Marty are back to talk all things 2002! We kick things off with some talk about record stores, Marty admitting he’s never been to a tower records (1:10) We then switch gears and give a shout out to some friends that started a podcast of their own (1:57) Next, we discuss the flashpoint of popular music and the internet, and how audiences began to fracture because of it (6:03) Kris being ahead of his time suggesting to the members of his first band they should share their music via bulletin boards (14:50), and Record Labels, the music business, and...2019-03-052h 56Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 6 - 1988Hold on to your butts-It’s the Album of the year Podcast SEASON 2 DEBUT! We start off by recapping how we spent our holiday season (1:06) Marty talks of binging pierogis in Tennessee with his family (1:26) Kris’s Norwegian heritage delicacy, Lutefisk, (2:15) Marty visiting the Moog Synthesizer factory in Asheville, NC (5:10). Charging forward, we introduce our special guest, James Rawson! (8:21) James tells us a bit about himself and his music background playing in his band, Timonium, and working at Tower Records in Los Angeles (16:50) Marty reminisces on his days playing (not very well) in bands in and around Cincinnati, Ohio (24:11). We t...2019-02-193h 00Reads and WeedsReads and WeedsEpisode 2-What We Talk About When We Talk About LoveShelly, Marty and Kris discuss Raymond Carver's 'What We Talk About When We Talk About Love'. On the previous episode. Kris informed us the that the title of Rob Bell's book was co opted from this well known short story. We are in agreement that it is a 'gut punch'. Much like the topic of God, when we talk about love, often the truth is that no one is talking about the same thing. Intro/Outro song-Loving You Is Easy Cause You're Beautiful by Minnie Ripperton(what an awesome name!)2019-01-301h 37Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastLunchtime Episode # 3 - Christmas SpecialHold on to your Santa Hats, people, Marty and Kris are back with another lunch( dinner) time episode! We kick things off with some extra holiday cheer added to our intro (0:00) and get right down to business with another themed beverage (2:11) Shout out to some listeners (4:45) Kris gives Marty a gift (6:03) Tales from Christmases of Marty and Kris’ past (12:05) Our earliest memories of Christmas music (21:30) Kris’ thoughts on Irving Berlin and how Christmas music evolved (21:45) The most successful Christmas song of the last 30 years, and how it evokes the evolution of Christmas music (24:33) Kris cites some examples of Christmas song...2018-12-181h 20Album of the Year PodcastAlbum of the Year PodcastEpisode 5 - 1979For our 5th episode, Marty and Kris are tackling a very pivotal year in music and popular culture-1979! We kick things off with some Whataburger evangelism (0:45) followed by some esoteric fast food talk (3:40) X-Men romantic character arcs (8:18) Marty and Kris recap what they did over the Thanksgiving holiday (10:10) Kris taking his daughter to a playground built in the 1950’s (10:56) Marty’s encounter with the Record Store Day reissue of the Gravediggaz 1994 classic “6 Feet Deep” (15:40) Kris paying a visit to Lubbock institution Ralph’s Records (17:56) Kris’s criticism of a half-cocked Sega Genesis game “Booger Man” (24:30) Kris’s thoughts on the new album by D...2018-12-042h 44