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Pleasure B4 BidnessThe Universe is a Yes ManGet ready for a wild ride on Pleasure Before Bidness! This episode is a delightful mix of music, laughter, and deep dives. We'll pay tribute to the legendary Steve Albini by spinning tracks from two of his iconic bands: Big Black and Shellac.But that's not all! We'll also delve into the concept of the universe as a giant "yes man" and explore the art of successful manifesting . Get comfy, grab your favorite beverage, and prepare to be entertained.Music on this episode:Big Black (Steve Albini)Shellac (Steve Albini)Kikagaku MoyoJazz D...2024-05-261h 39Pleasure B4 BidnessMay the 4th Be With YouEver dreamed of unlocking the secrets of the Force? This episode is your starship! Blast off with us as we enter the enigmatic PB4 temple, fueled by the cosmic grooves of Dexter Romweber, Khruangbin, and a deep dive into the teachings of the mysterious George Gurdjieff.Prepare to confront the shadows within, like a brave Padawan facing a Sith holocron. We'll delve into Gurdjieff's philosophy, a roadmap for self-awareness that's more powerful than any lightsaber.Is the Force with you? Tune in and discover the power of...2024-05-051h 29Pleasure B4 BidnessRecord Store TrippingOn this episode Ricky G and Scottay Tecate take a trip to the "wrecka stow” sharing their amazing vinyl finds. From Miles Davis to Kikagaku Moyo, Yo La Tengo to Dr. John, from Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass Band to Cat Steves this episode is a Kaleidoscope for your mind. Peace, Love and PB4. 2024-03-131h 41Pleasure B4 BidnessIn the SleeveOn this episode listen to Scottay Tecate and Ricky G as they discuss some of their favorite goodies that come "In the Sleeve" of records- posters, artwork, "zines" and some super cool interactive pieces that reshape the album covers. PB4 - rolling up their sleeves to provide fans the freshest content in all of the land. Peace, Love and PB4! 2024-02-171h 36Pleasure B4 BidnessPB4 Top Albums of 2023In this year in review episode Ricky G and Scottay Tecate break down 2023's album releases which includes their personal top 10 favorites. PB4 providing you the freshest new music in all of the land! 2024-01-231h 25Pleasure B4 BidnessHanging with Sonny and The SunsetsCome listen to NorCal's own Sonny Smith from Sonny and The Sunsets as we discuss his brand new album "Self Awareness Through Macrame." Lots of great Sonny music along with cuts from artists on Sonny's label Rocks in Your Head Records. Grab yourself a favorite flava, sit back and enjoy the PB4 vibesPeace And Love!2023-10-061h 57Pleasure B4 BidnessHanging with RatboysOn season 3, episode 2 AKA 43 the PB4 crew hangs with Julia Steiner of Ratboys to discuss their new album "The Window." Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest Indie bands you need to know about, Ratboys are hitting the 2023 scene on fire! Come listen to select cuts from the album while Julia talks about the making of The Window, their upcoming world tour and the music she's inspired by. Strap in, put up your tray tables and get yo-self into the PB4 zone as we go deep into the Ratboys wormhole. Peace, Love and PB4 2023-08-302h 00Pleasure B4 BidnessMastered By 2After a winter slumber that extended into spring and parts of summer, Ricky G and Scottay Tecate are back with a scorcher of an episode. Their game is so tizoit, It's like they never left. Come checkout the freshest music in all of the land including: featured artist The Mattson 2 along with Ratboys, Pale Blue Eyes, Orchestra Gold, Ryan Wong and of course PB4's house band, Dream Cream! You won't want to miss this episode's PB4 temple where the boys discuss spiritual awakening and angel numbers, surely to put you into a deep contemplation zone. Come drop...2023-08-032h 13Pleasure B4 BidnessPast, Present, Future- Season FinaleIs it the end of the old season or beginning of the new? No one really knows so it's up to you to decide. In this powerfully introspective episode Ricky G and Scotty Tecate reflect on the amazingly successful year they had at PB4, while also discussing the here and now during PB4 Temple while delving into the future. If you are amped up for the new year and looking to make moves in your life this episode just might be what you need to get you started. 2023-01-091h 17Pleasure B4 BidnessJapanese TelevisionIt's a Prequel? A foreshadow? A teleportation back in time? Actually it is all of these and more. Introducing episode 40 aka 39 aka 18. This is the prequel to episode 39. Confused? Don't be...this is truly an amazingly magical episode featuring new music, laugher, friendship & love. On this episode we feature the sweet indie psych sounds of Japanese Television. Also for the first time ever we introduce to our fans a brand new segment called Pleasure from the Pocket. You won't want to miss that! Grab your egg nog, light a fire, put on comfy slippers and sit back and relax to th...2022-12-211h 10Pleasure B4 BidnessCutting to The ChaseHello PB4 Family! On this episode we cut right to the chase with our New Music Review. Featured artists include: Wine Lips, Pale Blue Eyes, Japanese Television, Floating Action and PB4 favorite The Blank Tapes. We all need new music in our lives, PB4 delivers the freshest like UPS delivering a Christmas present to your front door. Peace, Love and Season's Greetings!2022-12-1736 minPleasure B4 BidnessLet Your Pleasure GlowIn this episode Scottay Tecate and Ricky G take a tour of world music making stops in Japan, South Korea, Australia, Ecuador and the US. Bands featured: Kikagaku Moyo (Japan), Asian Glow, Parannoul, Para Glow, (South Korea), Delivery (Australia), Hermanos Gutierrez (Ecuador) and Sam Prekop (US) and many more. Get on board, sit back and relax and let PB4 take you away to regions of your mind that dreams are made of. Peace, Love and PB4 2022-11-131h 51Pleasure B4 BidnessPB4: Best of the CommercialsYou didn't ask for them but we're going to give them to you anyway: PB4, Best of the Commercials.We are proud to be sponsored by:Errl King- The King DeliversDr. Squatch- Be a Sasquatch, Smell Like a Gentlemen4 Roses Bourbon - Find Mellow Spots Near YouTushy - You're Crack will Thank YouCafe Bustelo -Rich and FlavorfulDr. J Terps - He Never PerpsWillie's Reserves - My Stash is Yo StashVon Zipper - Protect Your Orbitals and Do it...In Style!Red Bull...2022-11-1018 minPleasure B4 BidnessA Tribute to the People of JapanRicky G and Scottay Tecate have created magic on this episode inspired by Japanese culture and music. This masterpiece features the incredible Japanese Psych band Kikagaku Moyo as well as their record label of bands, Guruguru Brain. The duo explore the depths of the Shinto religion as well as readings from Japanese philosopher - Fukuoka. PB4 is truly a World Wide Footprint!Peace and Love to all corners of the universe! 2022-10-261h 51Pleasure B4 BidnessPerfect Sound ForeverIn this episode the PB4 gang is joined by Steve Alexander aka Dr. A to talk about their all time favorite band Pavement. Come listen to some lives cuts from the show they attended at The Chicago Theater the night before while they provide you their unique breakdown of the band they love. Also come listen to the guys discuss fantasy sports and the amazing stories of Dr. A starting an indie music fantasy league with some of the most recognizable rockers of all time! You won't want to miss this one folks. This one checks all the boxes! ...2022-09-262h 09Pleasure B4 BidnessHanging with Pale Blue EyesWe've got a real treat for you on this episode! Ricky G and Scottay Tecate hang with Lucy and Matt Board of the amazing new band Pale Blue Eyes where they discuss their debut album Souvenirs. Hailing from Devon England, PBE is one of the freshest bands out today bringing their unique "Cream-Pop" sounds to fans worldwide. Add a dose of Dream Cream and this is the makings of a creamy, rich and delicious morsel of yummy goodness. Peace, Love and PB4!2022-09-221h 22Pleasure B4 BidnessFloating ActionAnother episode in the bank! This episode features Floating Action a band from North Carolina USA that you need to get to know. We dive deep into them along with The Blank Tapes, Tony Molina, Eli Winter, Launder, and a debut song from the world's greatest band Dream Cream. You want to hear the freshest music - PB4's got ya covered.Peace and LoveRicky G and Scottay Tecate2022-08-221h 19Pleasure B4 BidnessSpiral Stairs to NowhereYes yes Ya'll. We've got a lot in store for you on this episode. Do you like the band Pavement? Maybe Sasquatch is more your style? Do you want to hear the freshest jams in all of the land? Look no further you've found THE source for all this and more. This episode's feature is none other than Spiral Stairs of Pavement fame. Come check out some tasty cuts from Spiral along with - Vintage Crop, Launder, Sam Prekop, Sir Richard Bishop, The Blank Tapes, Lionel Hampton, The Cloud Nothings, and of course the greatest band in the land Dream...2022-08-142h 00Pleasure B4 BidnessTony Molina Goes to IndiaWhere do I even begin on this one. Truly a masterpiece. The two Podcast maestros take this episode 31 to epic levels. Their special sauce? Dream Cream. With cuts from featured artist, king of the 40 second songs, ladies and gentlemen, Tony Molina. If that weren't enough listen to cuts from PB4 approved artists: Ratatat, Egg Drop Soup, The Blank Tapes, and the incredible Spiral Stairs. Jam packed full of greatness. Do yourself a fava sit back, relax and pipe in the freshest Pod content in all of the land.PEACE & LOVEWe out,...2022-07-202h 30Pleasure B4 BidnessPaint the Band RojoAfter a little R&R PB4 is back at it again and this one packs a serious punch y'all! A little time off has allowed the Soul Brothers to recharge their batteries and come in with yet another classic- Harder, Funnier, Rockn'er this episode is not to be skipped. Come listen to fresh hits from the band Paint, Andre Moya, Pale Blue Eyes, and of course Dream Cream. Will it make me laugh? But of Course! Will it give me deep thoughts? You know it? Will it rock my socks off? You betcha!!! PB4, We Out!2022-06-292h 16Pleasure B4 BidnessMeat and Potatoes w/ Andre MoyaAnother episode chocked full of the freshest music the world has to offer. The PB4 team of mad chefs worked tirelessly to put together a meal fit for a king. Fresh center cuts from Sonic Youth, Andres Moya, Sorry, Findlay, Paint, Tim Hill and so much more. Mix in fresh herbs and spices in the form of PB4 Temple, Favorite Flava and some Unfinished Bidness and you've got one delectable feast of unbridled pleasures! A chef’s kiss awaits you. Peach Love PB4 2022-05-241h 56Pleasure B4 BidnessWet Leg & Wet TunaOh yeah PB4 is getting you wet on this episode ya'll. Come check out some of the freshest (and wettest) music out now - Wet Leg and Wet Tuna. The weather man is calling for some serious precipitation so leave your raincoat at home cause you're gonna get WET.Cheers! 2022-05-142h 15Pleasure B4 BidnessHanging with Matt Adams of The Blank TapesMatt Adams of The Blank Tapes stopped by PB4 studios to talk about his new album "Pop Rocks." Come hear Matt play live cuts from the new album along with a couple of PB4 exclusive songs, including his version of Favorite Flava. This is an epic episode you won't want to miss.2022-04-212h 17Pleasure B4 BidnessBringing Happy End to All Corners of the UniversePB4 is back and fresh as ever. We start things out with an intergalactic planetary solute by taking you on a thrill ride to outer space. Once we've reached our cruising altitudes our flight plans take us to rarefied air en route to Japan to meet critically acclaimed, but not often known, Happy End. With stops at the PB4 Temple, Favorite Flavas, Unfinished Bidness, & New Music Review our interstella mission to spread, peace, love and music to all parts of the universe is accomplished. Houston they done, done it again...the best episode ever!2022-04-082h 14Pleasure B4 BidnessA Tribute to Taylor Hawkins of the Foo FightersOn March 26, 2022 we lost an amazing person, friend and drummer, Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters. Although I personally never have met him, Taylor helped keep the beat steady in my life. In this episode, I pay tribute to the legacy that is Taylor Hawkins. He will be missed but never forgotten. Peace and Love!2022-03-2857 minPleasure B4 BidnessPeace Vibrations to the People of UkrainePleasure B4 Bidness is for the people and our mission is to spread peace and love to all of the world. In this episode we send out peace vibrations to the people of Ukraine through mediation and Ukrainian, electronic music during PB4 Temple.As usual, the PB4 gang brings you the freshest of music during this episode playing songs from bands such as Khruangbin, The Afghan Whigs, Ukraine Compilation Album from the label SHITS, MF Doom, Sam Prekop, METZ, Vanishing Tiger and of course Dream Cream. Come listen to this episode as the world needs your positive p...2022-03-061h 33Pleasure B4 BidnessGoing Deep with Barry White & Ernie BallsFam, Fam, Fam- we have got a treat for you. Ricky G and Scottay Tecate have once again risen the bar to heights unfathomable by humankind. That's 23 straight times! Starting it off with a PB4 exclusive debut by Dz Nuts, this episode builds and builds to a crescendo of pure, unadulterated pleasure. More music than your ear holes can take, the crew brings some new and not so new fresh cuts hand selected by the finest of curators in the biz. Deep cuts from Barry White, Sam Prekop, Shrimp Boat, Courtney Barnett, Khruangbin , Beach House, Joanna Gruesome, Dream Cream a...2022-02-201h 39Pleasure B4 BidnessIt's a New SeasonIt's been a while fam! We took a little break but the PB4 gang is back in action and betta than eva! With songs from Grandaddy, Courtney Barnett, Open Head, Catherine and many many more PB4 always brings you the freshest of music new and old. We have the finger squarely on the pulse ya'll. Enjoy Pleasure B4 Bidness! Season 2 awaits! Let the episode begin.......2022-02-071h 54Pleasure B4 BidnessBest of the Worst- Season 1, Volume 4We done, done it again! The Best of the Worst Volume 4 contains some of the PB4 gang's favorite Favorite Flavas. Come listen to their favorite songs and beers in this tasty little ditty Cheers My Brothas and Sistas!2022-01-1421 minPleasure B4 BidnessBest of the Worst- Season 1, Volume 3From Episode 8 "Sonny & The Sunsets" come listen to Ricky G and Scottay Tecate bust a new segment- What's on your Mind. Peace, Love & PB42022-01-1008 minPleasure B4 BidnessBest of the Worst- Season 1, Volume 2Relive the Halloween Episode by taking a trip through the Spooky Forest for Spooky PB4 temple. In this segment Scottay Tecate and Ricky G read poems from Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe. Then it starts getting really wild! Peace Love and PB4!2022-01-0417 minPleasure B4 BidnessBest of the Worst- Season 1, Volume 1Welcome to Best of the Worst Season, 1 Volume 1. In this bit from episode 16 "Cornucopia of Pleasures", let Scottay break down Hare Krishna and put you in a trance. Then listen to Ricky G break down the Moon-phases. Also hear about Von Zipper's Mission and how incredibly similar it is to ours here at PB4! A quality Temple for you all to get in the zone. Peace, Love and PB4Namaste my friends. 2022-01-0426 minPleasure B4 BidnessCut that Part OutOh we've got a real treat for you on this episode. The PB4 gang is joined by Steve Denenberg, aka Stevie D, CEO of Waypoint Processing makers of Errl King.. Like Errl King this episode delivers! Come check out a first during Favorite Flava where Stevie D does an unboxing of the PLEASURE BOX. Then take a stroll into the Temple where the trio bring you peace and harmony. So many great bits in this one including amazing music by the Blank Tapes from their new album Pop Rocks. This episode is one you won't want to miss! 2021-12-272h 17Pleasure B4 BidnessCornucopia of PleasuresThe PB4 Gang has done, done it again! This IS the best episode ever! Come listen to Ricky G and Scottay Tecate break down their Favorite Flavas, get centered in an AMAZING PB4 Temple, Read Scripture from "The Doggfather" and play tunes you need to know about in New Music Review. Come to PB4. We'll keep the cabin lit and the fire warm for ya. 2021-11-212h 00Pleasure B4 BidnessHalloween SpecialIt's Halloween Ya'll and the PB4 gang brings it to you with their Spooky Style. Come listen to Ricky G and Scottay Tecate as they break down songs from the compilation album Creepy Covers from I'm into Life Records. Beware this episode will SCARE your socks off!2021-10-311h 42Pleasure B4 BidnessThe VelveteersThe PB4 gang done, done it again. The finger is squarely on the pulse and they want to introduce you to a fresh new band -The Velveteers. Releasing their debut album Nightmare Day Dream, The Velveteers burst on the scene with a face melter that will definitely rock your socks off. Come listen to Ricky G and Scottaty Tecate break it down like they always do about this time. This IS the best episode ever. Get yo' pleasure on!2021-10-172h 00Pleasure B4 BidnessBear Hands Flava Dave, Ricky G and Scottay Tecate are back for the second half of Episode 13. In this episode the PB4 crew introduce you all to some fresh new bands- Egg Drop Soup, Petey, and Oyster and Pearls. Let the Pleasure calibrate your life!2021-10-081h 15Pleasure B4 BidnessBear HandsAwe Yeah...PB4 is at it again! On Episode 13 we've invited back PB4 family member Flava Dave where he brings the crew his unique style. Thank you DB for taking PB4 up yet another level. In this episode PB4 features the amazing music of Bear Hands. Of course the crew get's its Zen on in the PB4 Temple, breaksdown their Favorite Flavas while following the guidance of the giant 8 ball in "One Question." Part 2 of Bear Hands will be published soon-- featuring the amazing bands Egg Drop Soup, Pearl and Oysters, and Pete...you won't want to m...2021-10-041h 33Pleasure B4 BidnessGreen FingerTHIS IS THE BEST EPISODE EVER! Ricky G and Scottay Tecate put it all on the line and, as always, come correct! No half steppn' with this crew. Come listen to some of their fresh new bits- Guilty Pleasure and Green Finger. Tons of new Dream Cream jams and some saucy sing alongs. It's time you treated yourself to some Pleasure!2021-09-052h 36Pleasure B4 BidnessBuilt To Spill - Part 3This is the third installment of the Built To Spill Mega Episode. It doesn't get any more saucy then this one my friends. Sit back, relax and take in the PB4 vibe. This IS the BEST episode EVAAAA!2021-08-231h 12Pleasure B4 BidnessBuilt to Spill - Part 2Awe Yeah...it's a first timer for ya'll: A THREE PART MEGA EPISODE. Ricky G and Scottay Tecate ain't half steppn' on Built to Spill! 2021-08-091h 03Pleasure B4 BidnessBuilt To Spill - Part 1PB4 Episode 11 aka Episode 9 features the incredible artist - Built To Spill! Listen in as Ricky G and Scottay Tecate break down their Favorite Flavas, PB4 Temple from South America, dial you into the Olympic action from Tokyo and rap it up with a trip to outta space.....while never leaving their living rooms! 2021-08-031h 41Pleasure B4 BidnessThe Biz, The Ladies and The Hanging Chads (VanGaalen) - Part 2Come join us for the second half of Episode 10. It's Fresh! Thus endth the lesson, Breaking News it's all there for ya. 2021-07-241h 10Pleasure B4 BidnessThe Biz, The Ladies and The Hanging Chads (VanGaalen) - Part 1Oh boy do we have a treat for you this Episode. The PB4 gang is back at it again and breaking it down like they only know how. Episode 10 pays tribute to Biz Markie with some powerful hip hop influence, spotlights some women rockers and a focus on the songs of Chad VanGaalen. Mix in favorite flava, new music news and Thus Endth the Lesson and you've got a powerful concoction to take you into THE PB4 ZONE!2021-07-201h 49Pleasure B4 BidnessViva Mexico! - Part 2In the second of half of Viva Mexico Ricky G and Scottay Tecate break down more Los Straight Jackets, Introduce a new Segment called "One Question" and debut a new song by Dream Cream introducing New Music News. You won't want to miss it!2021-07-121h 34Pleasure B4 BidnessViva Mexico! - Part 1In a special two part episode broadcasted from Chitown the PB4 brothas are podn' together as one. Episode 9 honors Mexico through music, humor and of course pleasure. This episode features music from Los Straight Jackets. Along with the usual bits such as Sabor Favorito (Favorite Flava) and PB4 temple, this episode introduces 2 new fresh segments - New Music Review and Unfinished Bidness. If that wasn't enough Dream Cream debuts 3 fresh new songs from its forthcoming album Sophisticated Palate. !!VIVA MEXICO!!2021-06-291h 09Pleasure B4 BidnessMostly Sonny with a Chance of Sunsets - Part 2In the continuation of Episode 8 Tecate and Ricky G continue their review of Sonny and the Sunsets as well as introduce a fresh new segment inspired by Snoop Doggy Dog aka Tha Dogfather called "Thus endth the lesson." Enjoy Pleasure B4 Bidness!2021-06-101h 34Pleasure B4 BidnessMostly Sonny with a Chance of Sunsets- Part 1Once again the PB4 gang is putting out a two parter! In this episode Ricky G and Scottay Tecate bust out some fresh new content. Hear what's on their minds, take in the gospel of Snoop in "thus endth the lesson" and of course grab your pen and paper for Favorite Flava! This episode's band focus is Sonny and the Sunsets. Come listen to this amazing band while the squad breaks them down like they can only do! It's time for Pleasure B4 Bidness!2021-06-071h 38Pleasure B4 BidnessBringing you the Flava -Part 2In the second half of Episode 7 aka Episode 7b aka Episode 5G we get into the review of Man Man a very cool Philly born LA band that brings the east coast- west coast thunda! Come back to hear the conclusion of our chat with PB4 family member Flava Dave Barr!2021-05-271h 40Pleasure B4 BidnessBringing you The Flava- Part 1In a two parter the PB4 crew welcomes special guest: The Commissioner, the artists, the drummer and all around good guy Dave Barr. Come listen to us indoctrinate Dave into the PB4 family while we break all sorts of topics down- from Dave's old band the Mosh Potatoes to his incredible art, our favorite flavas and everything else on our collective and connected minds. 2021-05-231h 30Pleasure B4 BidnessTributes & KiwisIn Episode 6 the PB4 gang tips their glasses honoring legends Adam Yauch of the Beasties, musical genius Elliot Smith and baseball legend Tony Gwynn. This episode also features the music of up and coming band Kiwi Jr, music news and of course music that Ricky G and Scotte Tecate are listening too on HIGH rotation. Pleasure B4 Bidness!2021-05-101h 59Pleasure B4 BidnessMoontypeThe PB4 team is at it again! In this episode Ricky G and Scotty Tecate discuss breaking music industry news, review their favorite micro brew in their weekly segment- favorite flava and breakdown Chitown's own Moontype, a fresh new band that you should check out. This is the best episode EVER!!!2021-04-281h 21Pleasure B4 BidnessThe Blank TapesOn Episode 4, AKA Episode 2, AKA Episode 2A Ricky G and Scotty Tecate break down Matt Adams and the Blank Tapes. But PB4 is not all about Pleasure. Joining the crew in this episode is The Lifa, AKA Stag, AKA Jeffery with one F Jeff teasing up a little bidness in a segment we like to call Crypto Corner. 2021-04-261h 32Pleasure B4 BidnessWhen Pigs FlyReaching deep into their personal archives, Ricky G and Scotty T take a stroll down memory lane of life, music and taking down the man! Like the Phoenix, the soul brothas are rising from the ashes and untethering themselves from the tightness that the man puts on copyrighted music. The new focus: music that is raw unadulterated jams. 2021-04-061h 16