Shows
Bad Music HertzCarpentersSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Carpenters’ self-titled 1971 release on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase the LP on:
Amazon Music
Notes
Carpenters’ discography up to their self-titled:
1969’s Ticket to Ride
1970’s Close to You
Carpenters’ Christmas Portrait, which we discussed at length in Episode 18.
Eagles’ Desperado, which Michael wrote on at length here.
The Beatles’ self-titled, most commonly referred to as simply The White Album. Marc mused off-hand that Carpenters’ strikingly simple album art reminded him of The White Album’s cover art.
Craig Braun—credited for the design of Carpenters...
2025-05-051h 07
Kars & Koaching with Dr. K#10 - Todd R. Barrowclift, DO | A Journey Through MedicineIn the tenth episode of Kars & Koaching with Dr. K, Dr. K is joined by a long-time friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Todd R. Barrowclift. Dr. K and Dr. Barrowclift have shared a remarkable journey together, practicing medicine side by side and building a strong professional and personal bond.Dr. Barrowclift isn't just a guest—he's a cherished friend and former partner in their medical practice. Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Dr. Barrowclift attended the University of Illinois for his undergraduate studies before heading to Des Moines to attend the Des Moines University College of Os...
2024-06-101h 27
Bad Music HertzChanges In Latitudes, Changes In AttitudesSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Jimmy Buffett’s Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes on:
Amazon Music
Links
Michael’s writeup on Jimmy Buffett’s A1A mentioned during the show.
Kenny Chesney, the other artist that was on heavy rotation during family vacations while growing up.
Only you can stop ruining songs by mindlessly repeating them:
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey, among the heaviest played Journey tracks and one which Michael famously detests as a result.
...
2024-05-071h 07
Bad Music HertzChanges In Latitudes, Changes In AttitudesSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Jimmy Buffett’s Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes on:
Amazon Music
Links
Michael’s writeup on Jimmy Buffett’s A1A mentioned during the show.
Kenny Chesney, the other artist that was on heavy rotation during family vacations while growing up.
Only you can stop ruining songs by mindlessly repeating them:
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey, among the heaviest played Journey tracks and one which Michael famously detests as a result.
...
2024-05-071h 07
Bad Music HertzInfinite ArmsSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Band of Horses’ Infinite Arms on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Infinite Arms on:
Amazon Music
Links
Marvis Pro, the iOS music player Michael mentioned using to see his play counts.
Vacationer’s Relief, the only album that came close to Infinite Arms’s play count number in Michael’s library. You can read Michael’s previous review on the record here.
Michael mentioned having a Fracture print of Infinite Arms, which is a picture printed directly on glass for a minimal, sleek presentation. This is hi...
2023-08-061h 29
Bad Music HertzInfinite ArmsSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Band of Horses’ Infinite Arms on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Infinite Arms on:
Amazon Music
Links
Marvis Pro, the iOS music player Michael mentioned using to see his play counts.
Vacationer’s Relief, the only album that came close to Infinite Arms’s play count number in Michael’s library. You can read Michael’s previous review on the record here.
Michael mentioned having a Fracture print of Infinite Arms, which is a picture printed directly on glass for a minimal, sleek presentation. This is hi...
2023-08-061h 29
Bad Music HertzChristmas PortraitSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Carpenters’ Christmas Portrait on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Christmas Portrait on:
Amazon Music
Links
Carpenters’ “Superstar”, featured in this classic car ride karaoke scene from Tommy Boy.
Episode 3: “The Christmas Draft”, where Marc drafts “Merry Christmas Darling” & discusses at length with Michael & Aimee. Check it out for a more thorough discussion on the track.
Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson (self-titled, 1988). Certain segments and tracks on this record strongly resemble Richard’s on tracks like “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”.
That’s Why God Made the Radio...
2022-12-141h 08
Bad Music HertzChristmas PortraitSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Carpenters’ Christmas Portrait on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Christmas Portrait on:
Amazon Music
Links
Carpenters’ “Superstar”, featured in this classic car ride karaoke scene from Tommy Boy.
Episode 3: “The Christmas Draft”, where Marc drafts “Merry Christmas Darling” & discusses at length with Michael & Aimee. Check it out for a more thorough discussion on the track.
Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson (self-titled, 1988). Certain segments and tracks on this record strongly resemble Richard’s on tracks like “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”.
That’s Why God Made the Radio...
2022-12-141h 08
Bad Music HertzShuffle RouletteShuffle Results (Spoilers!)
Marc: “Michicant”, off Bon Ivers’ self-titled
Michael: “Empty Room”, off Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs
Marc: “Who Can I Turn To?”, off Tony Bennett & Bill Evans’ Together Again
Michael: “Won’t Want for Love (Margaret In the Taiga”, off The Decemberists’ Hazards of Love
Marc: “I Want To Tell You”, off The Beatles’ Revolver
Michael: “Quiet Air / Gioia”, off ~Robin Pecknolds’ solo album~ Fleet Foxes’ Shore
Marc: “Wake Up Sunshine”, off Chicago’s Chicago II
Michael: “Blue Ridge Bazaar”, off River Valley Rangers’ Wide Open
Marc: “It Was A Pleasure Then”, off Niko’s Chelsea Girl
Michael: “This Changes Everything”, off The Last Bi...
2022-11-061h 12
Bad Music HertzShuffle RouletteShuffle Results (Spoilers!)
Marc: “Michicant”, off Bon Ivers’ self-titled
Michael: “Empty Room”, off Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs
Marc: “Who Can I Turn To?”, off Tony Bennett & Bill Evans’ Together Again
Michael: “Won’t Want for Love (Margaret In the Taiga”, off The Decemberists’ Hazards of Love
Marc: “I Want To Tell You”, off The Beatles’ Revolver
Michael: “Quiet Air / Gioia”, off ~Robin Pecknolds’ solo album~ Fleet Foxes’ Shore
Marc: “Wake Up Sunshine”, off Chicago’s Chicago II
Michael: “Blue Ridge Bazaar”, off River Valley Rangers’ Wide Open
Marc: “It Was A Pleasure Then”, off Niko’s Chelsea Girl
Michael: “This Changes Everything”, off The Last Bi...
2022-11-061h 12
Bad Music HertzVide NoirSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Lord Huron’s Vide Noir on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Vide Noir on:
Amazon Music
Links
Lord Huron’s discography leading up to Vide Noir
Mighty - EP (2010)
Into the Sun - EP (2010)
Lonesome Dreams (2012)
Strange Trails (2015)
Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, WI
Lord Huron’s “Video Postcard” promotional shorts
“Fool For Love” music video from 2015’s Strange Trail
Vide Noir 2 minute album teaser
Vide Noir’s 30 minute album promo “Products of the Universe with Marsha Tanley”, which among many things spoofs shopping channels from the 80’s
Vide N...
2022-08-102h 06
Bad Music HertzVide NoirSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Lord Huron’s Vide Noir on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Vide Noir on:
Amazon Music
Links
Lord Huron’s discography leading up to Vide Noir
Mighty - EP (2010)
Into the Sun - EP (2010)
Lonesome Dreams (2012)
Strange Trails (2015)
Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, WI
Lord Huron’s “Video Postcard” promotional shorts
“Fool For Love” music video from 2015’s Strange Trail
Vide Noir 2 minute album teaser
Vide Noir’s 30 minute album promo “Products of the Universe with Marsha Tanley”, which among many things spoofs shopping channels from the 80’s
Vide N...
2022-08-102h 06
Accidental Tech PodcastBob’s Barbecue
Pre-show:
Phish is back. Yay? (Yay. -ed.)
Days of the New’s new album
Travis Meeks
Days of the New II
Follow-up:
Apple Music
Everyone (including Andrew Bement) pointed Casey to SongShift (App Store link)
There are lots of third-party music players, which Marc Barrowclift reviewed
Photos
Regarding concert pairing
WWDC 2018 keynote, 29m25s (via Benjamin)
See also KBase
Deleting all your photos from Google Photos is… the worst.
Photo editing tips from Henrik
See also PHAdjustmentData
AMD Radeon PRO W6000X-series GPUs now available for Mac Pro
Brewster’s Millions
Apple, NSO, and bug bounties
#askatp
Do we still use e...
2021-08-051h 56
Bad Music HertzShieldsSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Grizzly Bear’s Shields on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Shields on:
Amazon Music
Links
Grizzly Bear’s discography
Yellow House (2006)
Veckatimest (2009)
Shields (2012)
Painted Ruins (2017)
“Damn BOI HE THICC”
Albums: available now for free on the iOS App Store
Mentioned credits:
Ben Wilkerson Tousley
Richard Diebenkorn
Michael H. Brauer
Ryan Gilligan
Bob Ludwig
“That Guy” is Real Estate’s Alex Bleeker, who famously writes a token song per album, such as:
“Wonder Years” from 2011’s Days
“How Might I Live” from 2014’s Atlas
“Diamond Eyes” from 2017’s In Mind
...
2021-05-261h 22
Bad Music HertzShieldsSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Grizzly Bear’s Shields on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Shields on:
Amazon Music
Links
Grizzly Bear’s discography
Yellow House (2006)
Veckatimest (2009)
Shields (2012)
Painted Ruins (2017)
“Damn BOI HE THICC”
Albums: available now for free on the iOS App Store
Mentioned credits:
Ben Wilkerson Tousley
Richard Diebenkorn
Michael H. Brauer
Ryan Gilligan
Bob Ludwig
“That Guy” is Real Estate’s Alex Bleeker, who famously writes a token song per album, such as:
“Wonder Years” from 2011’s Days
“How Might I Live” from 2014’s Atlas
“Diamond Eyes” from 2017’s In Mind
...
2021-05-261h 22
Bad Music HertzMindsetSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Vacationer’s Mindset on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Vacationer on:
Amazon Music
Links
Michael’s review on 2014’s “Relief”
Vacationer’s Discography leading up to Mindset
Gone (2012)
Relief (2014)
Phoenix
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (2009)
Entertainment (2013)
Kenny’s other projects
The Starting Line
Person L
“Mindset” Cannabis strain merch
Paul McCartney & Wings’ “Let Me Roll It”
WALK THE MOON
Mumford & Sons
LUDO
HalLUDOween
References
“And that’s one of the things that I really enjoyed, was that first time I’d hear him hunting for a chord change and...
2020-09-021h 30
Bad Music HertzMindsetSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Vacationer’s Mindset on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Vacationer on:
Amazon Music
Links
Michael’s review on 2014’s “Relief”
Vacationer’s Discography leading up to Mindset
Gone (2012)
Relief (2014)
Phoenix
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (2009)
Entertainment (2013)
Kenny’s other projects
The Starting Line
Person L
“Mindset” Cannabis strain merch
Paul McCartney & Wings’ “Let Me Roll It”
WALK THE MOON
Mumford & Sons
LUDO
HalLUDOween
References
“And that’s one of the things that I really enjoyed, was that first time I’d hear him hunting for a chord change and...
2020-09-021h 30
Bad Music HertzThe Epic - Volume IIISupport the Official Release
You can listen to Kamasi Washington’s The Epic on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase The Epic on:
iTunes
Amazon Music
Links
Thundercat
Call and Response (music)
Kamasi Washington’s Harmony of Difference EP
Cherokee (a.k.a. “Indian Love Song”) by Ray Noble, 1938
University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band covering Ray Noble’s “Cherokee”
Clifford Brown and Max Roach covering Ray Noble’s “Cherokee”
We continue to get our instrument solos mixed up in “Clair de Lune”, the solo we disliked was Miles Mosley on the acoustic bass. Sorr...
2020-04-011h 19
Bad Music HertzThe Epic - Volume IIISupport the Official Release
You can listen to Kamasi Washington’s The Epic on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase The Epic on:
iTunes
Amazon Music
Links
Thundercat
Call and Response (music)
Kamasi Washington’s Harmony of Difference EP
Cherokee (a.k.a. “Indian Love Song”) by Ray Noble, 1938
University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band covering Ray Noble’s “Cherokee”
Clifford Brown and Max Roach covering Ray Noble’s “Cherokee”
We continue to get our instrument solos mixed up in “Clair de Lune”, the solo we disliked was Miles Mosley on the acoustic bass. Sorr...
2020-04-011h 19
Bad Music HertzGrand HotelSupport the Official Release
You can listen to The Explorers Club’s Grand Hotel on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Grand Hotel on:
Bandcamp
iTunes
Amazon Music
Links
The Beach Boys
SMiLE
The SMiLE Sessions
Carl Wilson singing “God Only Know”
Surf’s Up
Boston’s self-titled LP, Boston
Mark Linett, one of the producers on Grand Hotel.
The Explorers Club’s debut LP, Freedom Wind
What exactly is “music production”?
The Last Bison’s sophomore LP, VA (pronounced “Virginia”)
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass’s Whipped Cream & Other Delights
“The Girl From...
2018-12-221h 14
Bad Music HertzComing-of-Age SinglesNote: Some of the singles picked and sampled throughout the episode contain explicit lyrics and/or content.
Links
Marc’s first Bad Music Hertz article on Helplessness Blues containing his “Lovers In Japan” story.
Tim Convy on “Trip To The Lou”
Tommy & The High Pilots → Beta Play Announcement
Chris Hadfield performing Space Oddity on the International Space Station
The J. Geils Band - “Centerfold”
Coldplay
Mylo Xyloto
Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall EP
Example electronic “stepping stone”, “Midnight”
Example experimental “stepping stone”, “Easy To Please”
Radiohead
MisterWives
LUDO
“Ode to Kevin Arnold”
“Lake Pontchartrain”
Ninja Sex Party. They’re not good.
Tommy & The H...
2018-11-111h 35
Bad Music HertzFavorite Video Game SoundtracksYou can find Caity Cooper’s other work at caitycooper.com.
Links
ProZD’s YouTube Channel
Going from cutscene graphics to in-game graphics
Games where only the cutscenes have full voice acting
Yuna’s Sending Ceremony – Final Fantasy X Remaster Cutscene
Caity’s Top 3
1st Pick: Final Fantasy X (Remastered)
“Zanarkand”
“Sending”
“Path of Repentance”
2nd Pick: Mario Odyssey
“Steam Gardens”
“Bowser’s Castle (Courtyard)”
“Forgotten Isle”
“Lake Lamode”
“MechaWiggler Battle”
“Jump Up Superstar”
3rd Pick: Night In The Woods
“Main Title”
“Astral Alley”
“Knife Fight”
“Food Donkey”
Honorable Mentions:
Undertale
...
2018-06-242h 19
Bad Music HertzFavorite Video Game SoundtracksYou can find Caity Cooper’s other work at caitycooper.com.
Links
ProZD’s YouTube Channel
Going from cutscene graphics to in-game graphics
Games where only the cutscenes have full voice acting
Yuna’s Sending Ceremony – Final Fantasy X Remaster Cutscene
Caity’s Top 3
1st Pick: Final Fantasy X (Remastered)
“Zanarkand”
“Sending”
“Path of Repentance”
2nd Pick: Mario Odyssey
“Steam Gardens”
“Bowser’s Castle (Courtyard)”
“Forgotten Isle”
“Lake Lamode”
“MechaWiggler Battle”
“Jump Up Superstar”
3rd Pick: Night In The Woods
“Main Title”
“Astral Alley”
“Knife Fight”
“Food Donkey”
Honorable Mentions:
Undertale
...
2018-06-242h 19
Bad Music HertzA Sailor’s Guide to EarthSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Sturgill Simpson’s A Sailor’s Guide to Earth on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase A Sailor’s Guide to Earth on:
Amazon Music
Links
TheNeedleDrop - “The Internet’s Busiest Music Nerd”
Review of A Sailor’s Guide To Earth
Cymbal - The social media app Marc couldn’t remember
Phoenix - Ti Amo (NOT GOOD 👎🏻)
Pop Country
Traditional Country artists mentioned
Merle Haggard
Johnny Cash
Pop Country artists mentioned
Luke Bryan
Dierks Bentley
Kenny Chesney
Nelly - “Over and Over ft. Tim McGraw” (Trust us, you’v...
2018-03-101h 47
Bad Music HertzThe Christmas DraftLook, up in the sky!
It’s an EP!
It’s a holiday draft!
It’s BOTH!
With the fire roaring and hot cocoa piping, join the Barrowclift siblings as they go head-to-head to see who can create the best Christmas EP. Whose is the best? You decide!
Be sure to let us know which EP is your favorite! Also, what would your Christmas EP be? You can reach out on Twitter, with an email, or on badmusichertz.com’s contact form. Merry Christmas!
Links
EP (“Extended Play”) and LP (“Long Play”) format types.
...
2017-12-131h 22
Bad Music HertzThe Christmas DraftLook, up in the sky!
It’s an EP!
It’s a holiday draft!
It’s BOTH!
With the fire roaring and hot cocoa piping, join the Barrowclift siblings as they go head-to-head to see who can create the best Christmas EP. Whose is the best? You decide!
Be sure to let us know which EP is your favorite! Also, what would your Christmas EP be? You can reach out on Twitter, with an email, or on badmusichertz.com’s contact form. Merry Christmas!
Links
EP (“Extended Play”) and LP (“Long Play”) format types.
...
2017-12-131h 22
Bad Music HertzStrange TrailsSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Lord Huron’s Strange Trails on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Lonesome Dreams on:
Amazon Music
Links
Previous episode - Bad Music Hertz Episode 1: Lonesome Dreams
Michael the Marmot
Strange Trails “Teaser Trailer”
Strange Trails No. 7 “The World Ender” Comic Book
Paul McCartney’s RAM
3. Ram On
11. Ram On
Stephen King’s 11/22/63
William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience
“The World Ender” - Official Music Video
Major, minor, and diminished chords explained (with examples)
Song titles to lyrical speaker, as noted on the LP labels:
...
2017-12-062h 18
Bad Music HertzStrange TrailsSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Lord Huron’s Strange Trails on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Lonesome Dreams on:
Amazon Music
Links
Previous episode - Bad Music Hertz Episode 1: Lonesome Dreams
Michael the Marmot
Strange Trails “Teaser Trailer”
Strange Trails No. 7 “The World Ender” Comic Book
Paul McCartney’s RAM
3. Ram On
11. Ram On
Stephen King’s 11/22/63
William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience
“The World Ender” - Official Music Video
Major, minor, and diminished chords explained (with examples)
Song titles to lyrical speaker, as noted on the LP labels:
...
2017-12-062h 18
Bad Music HertzLonesome DreamsSupport the Official Release
You can listen to Lord Huron’s Lonesome Dreams on:
Apple Music
Spotify
Or purchase Lonesome Dreams on:
Amazon Music
Links
Lord Huron websites
Lonesome Dreams (Internet Archive)
George Ranger Johnson’s webpage
Video “postcards”
“The Ghost on the Shore” music video / postcard
Youtube Playlist (includes those from Strange Trails)
Strange Trails comic book
NPR Interview with Lord Huron’s Ben Schneider
Art
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2017-11-291h 37