Shows
Whack or SlapsDevendra Banhart's Rejoicing in the HandsThat's right, the Boys are back in podcast town with a brand new episode. This time the dynamic duo break down freak-folker Devendra Banhart's earthy third studio album Rejoicing in the Hands.2025-03-271h 56
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism AppliedNoah Rasheta on Stoicism vs. Buddhism (Episode 161)Author and Podcaster Noah Rasheta explores the parallels between Buddhism and Stoicism with Michael Tremblay.Whether you're seeking practical wisdom or philosophical insight, this conversation offers tools for living more skillfully – regardless of which tradition resonates with you.From handling grief and identity to achieving wisdom, we uncover where these philosophies converge and diverge.Noah breaks down core Buddhist concepts like the three poisons (desire, aversion, and ignorance) and the practice of mindful awareness, and Michael talks about how these ideas map onto Stoic ideas about reflection and living according to nature. He sh...2024-12-101h 04
Whack or SlapsManuel Göttsching's E2-E4Just in time for Flashback Friday, the Boys make their triumphant return to review Krautrock legend Manuel Göttsching's fluid, flowing solo studio experiment E2-E4.2024-07-261h 42
Whack or SlapsBjörk's MedúllaAfter an extended break the Boys are back with a new episode exploring the experimental, vocal-based depths of Björk's fifth studio album Medúlla.2024-05-021h 52
Whack or SlapsMissy Elliott's Miss E... So AddictiveThe Two Amigos kick off the new year with a bang as they break down hip hop icon Missy Elliott's massive third record Miss E... So Addictive.2024-01-252h 01
Whack or SlapsBoris's PinkThey're back! After a brief hiatus, the Gruesome Twosome have returned to discuss Japanese metal stalwarts Boris and their breakthrough tenth record Pink. This ep also features a dispatch from our temporarily departed leader Caleb in Babeland.2023-11-301h 53
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism AppliedNoah Rasheta on Buddism (Episode 86)Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and MichaelIn this conversation, I speak with Noah Rasheta about Buddhism.We talk about the key tenets of Buddhism, meditation, and even who shouldn’t be Buddhist. Noah has a clear and focused approach to Buddhism that I think you’ll find useful – whether or not you’re familiar with the philosophy.https://secularbuddhism.com/(01:56) Introduction(03:56) Becoming Buddhist(05:19) Why Do We Suffer(09:11) Craving(13:16) Habitual Cycles(19...2023-10-1356 min
Whack or SlapsThe Notwist's Neon GoldenGuten tag! On this installment the Boys are back in the Eurozone discussing German indietronica act The Notwist's influential fifth album Neon Golden.2023-09-071h 28
Whack or SlapsAlice Coltrane's Universal ConsciousnessHere it is folks, our 50th episode extravaganza! To celebrate the occasion the Boys pay their respects to jazz great Alice Coltrane's monumental fifth album, Universal Consciousness.2023-08-241h 50
Whack or SlapsDizzee Rascal's Boy in da CornerIt's that time again - that's right, the boys area headed back across the Atlantic this week as they traverse the grimy soundscapes of London MC Dizzee Racal's acclaimed debut album, Boy in da Corner. NOTE: There is some discussion about suicidal feelings in this episode that might be difficult for some listeners. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline in your country. For the United States, call or text 988 or visit www.988lifeline.org for support 24/7.2023-07-282h 00
Whack or SlapsBroadcast's Haha SoundThis week the Boys take a noisy trip across the pond as they discuss Birmingham's own electronic wizards Broadcast and their second studio album Haha Sound.2023-06-301h 50
Whack or SlapsRadiohead's Kid ACall the Karma Police cause It's time to tuck in to the fittingly epic final chapter of our weeks long exploration of Radiohead (and their American cousins.) On this episode the Three Lads traverse the sonic soundscapes of Radiohead's landmark fourth album, Kid A.2023-06-162h 42
Whack or SlapsWilco's Yankee Hotel FoxtrotAfter a brief break following the epic American Radiohead Championship series, the Boys are back with a brand new episode on Chicago indie stalwarts (and ARC '23 champions) Wilco's fourth studio album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Listen as the Three Lads dissect and discuss one of the most monumental albums in all of 2000s indiedom.2023-05-252h 11
Whack or SlapsWoS Presents... The American Radiohead Championship 2023: Championship '23This is it, folks! We've finally arrived at the big finale, the American Radiohead Championship 2023. It's an epic battle between psychedelic popsters The Flaming Lips and the ultimate Dad rockers Wilco, as one band will be crowned once and for all the Official American Radiohead.2023-05-041h 29
Whack or SlapsWoS Presents... The American Radiohead Championship 2023: Vinyl 4It's getting down to the nitty gritty as the Boys run down the penultimate round in the American Radiohead Championship Series, the Vinyl 4. Listen along with the Three Hombres as they reveal the two bands headed to the Finals.2023-04-201h 49
Whack or SlapsWoS Presents... The American Radiohead Championship 2023: Indie 8What's this? A special Monday drop? That's right, in honor of the other big tournament going on, we're dropping the lastest ep in our series. Join The Three Guys as they break down the next round in our Championship Series.2023-04-032h 15
Whack or SlapsWoS Presents... The American Radiohead Championship 2023: Sweet 16It all starts here. That's right, get your brackets ready because the Boys are about to kick off the biggest tournament of the year, The American Radiohead Championship 2023. Join the Terrible Trio as they break down the first stage of the tourney and decide who moves on to the next round.2023-03-231h 46
Whack or SlapsWoS Presents... The American Radiohead Championship 2023: IntroductionThis week the Boys are bringing you something a little different as they seek to answer the eternal question, "Who is the American Radiohead?" Follow along as Los Tres Hombres break down the initial seeding and do a play-in tournament to complete the ARC '23 bracket. Be sure to grab your official bracket at bit.ly/whackorslaps, fill it out and email it to whackorslaps@gmail.com.2023-03-0959 min
Whack or SlapsZZ Top's Tres HombresPut on yer cowboy hat and bust out the nudie suits cause this week the Boys are goin' deep into the heart of Texas. On the menu is ZZ Top's raucous and rowdy third studio album, the boogie blues classic, 1973's Tres Hombres.2023-02-232h 03
Whack or SlapsCat Power's The GreatestMeow hear this! On this weeks episode Los Tres Hombres find themselves (kitten) smitten with indie songstress Cat Power's aptly titled seventh studio album The Greatest.2023-02-091h 40
Whack or SlapsJunior Boys' Last ExitThis week it's all Boys all the time as the Three Amigos bloop and bleep their way through electropop duo Junior Boys' debut full length Last Exit.2023-01-261h 51
Whack or SlapsErykah Badu's New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)Light up the incense and bust out the Backwoods, cause this week the Boys are diving head first into Erykah Badu's dense and blunted fourth album, New Amerykah Part One (4th World War).2023-01-122h 20
Whack or SlapsInterpol's Turn On the Bright LightsGuess whooooo's back? That's right! Just in time for Christmas, our fearless leader has returned from the Land of Baby. Join Los Tres Hombres as they evaluate Interpol's modern indie classic Turn On the Bright Lights.2022-12-222h 19
Whack or SlapsWoS Presents... Superior Slaps: ABBA's ABBA Gold: Greatest HitsAn epic album calls for an epic episode. That's right, the Boyz return to discuss the golden hits of one of the greatest pop bands of all time, ABBA. Break out your dancing shoes and join the duo as they get into some of Sweden's finest on ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits.2022-12-082h 58
Whack or SlapsWoS Presents... Superior Slaps: Bob Marley and the Wailers' LegendThe Gruesome Twosome return! And this time they're joined by their long lost leader! That's right, the whole crew is here and ready to roll into Bob Marley and the Wailers' record shelf classic Legend.2022-09-292h 22
Whack or SlapsWoS Presents... Superior Slaps: The Eagles' Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)The dynamic duo are back with a brand new format! That's right, the Eagle(s) has landed as the boys delve into greatest hits albums with one of the best selling records of all time, Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975).2022-06-161h 37
Whack or SlapsWoS Presents... Twin Cinema: Dig!They're back! The gruesome twosome return with a fresh ep as they wrap the Twin Cinema series with a modern classic from 2004, Dig! Join the Boys (menos uno) as they explore the tumultuous love-hate relationship between power poppin' alt rockers The Dandy Warhols and combustable psychedelic garage rockers The Brian Jonestown Massacre.2022-05-051h 55
Whack or SlapsWoS Presents... Twin Cinema: The Devil and Daniel JohnstonAnother week, another flick. This time around the Boys (menos uno) tackle The Devil and Daniel Johnston, a powerfully poignant portrait of an artist, his work, and his struggles with mental illness.2022-03-041h 23
Whack or SlapsWoS Presents... Twin Cinema: Shut Up and Play the HitsAttention all film heads and rock doc junkies, the Boys (-1) are back with a brand new episode focused on concert film and James Murphy shaving tutorial Shut Up and Play the Hits, which documents the 48 hours surrounding LCD Soundsystem's supposed "last" show.2022-02-121h 21
Whack or SlapsWilco's Sky Blue SkyStraight from the archives comes Episode Zero! That's right, it's the ultra-rare never-before-heard pilot episode. Join the Boys and experience where it all began as they dive into indie stalwarts Wilco's sixth studio album Sky Blue Sky.2022-02-031h 57
Whack or SlapsThe Unicorns's Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?New Year New Pod! That's right, the Boys are back with a brand new epi focused on The Unicorns's cult Canadian classic second album Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? Stick around 'til the end for some exiting new announcements about the Pod.2022-01-272h 00
Whack or SlapsYeah Yeah Yeah's Fever to TellOn this week's episode the Boys return to NYC circa 2003 as they take on the Yeah Yeah Yeah's heavily hyped debut album Fever to Tell.2021-10-281h 39
Whack or SlapsThe Bug's London ZooThe Boys are back and heading across the pond this week as they dip into the grimey depths of The Bug's third album London Zoo.2021-10-212h 23
Whack or SlapsThe Books' Thought for FoodCalling all bookworms! This week the Boys head to the library to discuss experimental duo The Books' debut album Thought for Food.2021-09-301h 58
Whack or SlapsGrace Jones' NightclubbingOn this week's Very Special Episode the boys are taking it back to 1981 with Grace Jones' influential fifth full-length Nightclubbing.2021-09-202h 13
Whack or SlapsJens Lekman's Night Falls Over KortedalaThis week The Boys are back after a mini-hiatus with a fresh ep as they cover Jens Lekman's 2007 twee-popping sophomore album Night Falls Over Kortedala2021-09-092h 23
Whack or SlapsM83's Saturdays = YouthJoin the Boys for a nostalgia trip back to the teenage 80s this week as they take on M83's dreamy fifth studio album Saturdays = Youth.2021-08-212h 11
Whack or SlapsThe Hold Steady's Separation SundayPick up some tall cans and a fresh pack of smokes cause this week the Boys are getting grimy with The Hold Steady's second studio release, rock n' roll concept album Separation Sunday.2021-08-132h 11
Whack or SlapsThe Exploding Hearts' Guitar RomanticBreak out the Manic Panic and patch up that jean jacket because this week the Boys are ripping through power poppin' punk rockers The Exploding Hearts' first and only record Guitar Romantic.2021-08-062h 06
Whack or SlapsWolf Parade's Apologies to the Queen MaryThe Great White North once again beckons the Boys as they break down Wolf Parade's seminal debut album Apologies to the Queen Mary.2021-07-292h 13
Whack or SlapsOkkervil River's Black Sheep BoyThe boys journey down the waterways of Austin, Texas this week as they delve into Okkervil River's emotionally charged third album Black Sheep Boy.2021-07-231h 57
Whack or SlapsVampire Weekend's Vampire WeekendBust out the oxford shirts and lace up those Sperry's cause this week the Boys are headed to Cape Cod to dive into Vampire Weekend's divisive self-titled debut album.2021-07-152h 02
Whack or SlapsModest Mouse's The Moon & AntarcticaAnother week, another all-time classic Indie Rock record gets put under the microscope as the Boys discuss the formative third album from genre stalwarts Modest Mouse, The Moon & Antarctica.2021-07-082h 11
Whack or SlapsThe New Pornographers' Twin CinemaThey're baaaaack! The Boys return from their hiatus with another visit to the Great White North as they break down Canadian indie supergroup The New Pornographers' power poppin' third album Twin Cinema.2021-06-292h 00
Whack or SlapsMy Bloody Valentine's LovelessOn this Very Special Episode the Boys take a trip back in time and envelop themselves in the ethereal sounds of My Bloody Valentine's eternal second album Loveless.2021-05-272h 23
Whack or SlapsThe Knife's Silent ShoutJoin the boys this week as they travel to the northern latitudes and traverse Swedish electronic duo The Knife's third full length LP Silent Shout.2021-05-202h 13
Whack or SlapsAnimal Collective's Merriweather Post PavilionThis is it! We've reached the exciting conclusion of our sojourn through Animal Collective's discography, years 2005 through 2009. We finish strong with AnCo's engaging eighth studio album Merriweather Post Pavilion.2021-05-132h 21
Whack or SlapsAnimal Collective's Strawberry JamThe epic journey through Animal Collective's mid-to-late-2000s catalog continues as the boys unpack the band's sticky sweet seventh studio album Strawberry Jam. 2021-05-062h 16
Whack or SlapsAnimal Collective's FeelsThe boys have a lot of... thoughts about the album on this episode, the first in an epic trilogy covering the Pitchfork-approved powerhouse Animal Collective. This week they cover the band's sixth studio record Feels.2021-04-292h 03
Whack or Slaps...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead's Source Tags & CodesA very special guest joins the boys this week for their most epic episode yet as they cover ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead's ambitious third album Source Tags & Codes.2021-04-222h 53
Whack or SlapsMadvillain's MadvillainyMadlib. DOOM. On this episode the boys cover the greatest crossover event in the history of the world... Madvillain's Madvillainy.2021-04-152h 35
Whack or SlapsM.I.A.'s ArularThis week the grooves are global and the pop is political as the Boyz traverse M.I.A.'s debut album Arular.2021-04-082h 13
Whack or SlapsDeerhunter's CryptogramsThings get a little heated as the Boyz delve into the murky depths of Deerhunter's sophomore outing Cryptograms.2021-04-012h 04
Whack or SlapsDaft Punk's Alive 2007Shine up those helmets and bust out the sequined jackets cause this week the Boyz are diving into Daft Punk's second live album Alive 2007.2021-03-252h 03
Whack or SlapsArchitecture in Helsinki's In Case We DieOn this week's episode the Heads of the Future shred Architecture in Helsinki's second studio album In Case We Die.2021-03-181h 35
Whack or SlapsJoanna Newsom's YsThe Deerhoofers examine Joanna Newsom's sophisticated sophomore album Ys on this week's ep.2021-03-111h 59
Whack or SlapsThe Rapture's EchoesThis week the Boys put on their dancing shoes and groove to The Rapture's debut LP Echoes.2021-03-042h 07
Whack or SlapsClap Your Hands Say Yeah's Clap Your Hands Say YeahThe Architects in Helsinki tear into the eponymous debut from the much buzzed about Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.2021-02-251h 42
Whack or SlapsBroken Social Scene's You Forgot It in PeopleThe Boys Least Likely To explore Broken Social Scene's breakthrough second album You Forgot It in People2021-02-182h 01