Best Dan Wilbur Podcasts (2024)

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150. Adrian Sutherland Discusses The Killers, Pressure Machine 1:00:49

1h ago1:00:49

1:00:49

(TW: brief mention of lyrics referencing suicide) Canadian singer/songwriter/guitarist Adrian Sutherland joins Al to introduce him to The Killers’ 2021 album Pressure Machine. Adrian talks about how The Killers have influenced his own music and what he loves about this specific album by the Las Vegas-based band. He focuses on how his upbringing in …

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149. Mark Egan Discusses John Coltrane, A Love Supreme 1:14:08

1M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

Jazz bassist Mark Egan (Pat Metheny Group, Gil Evans Orchestra, Elements) introduces Al to John Coltrane’s 1965 classic A Love Supreme. Mark talks about how he first got acquainted with the album and why it’s a significant album for him personally. He discusses playing with devotional musician Krishna Das and how that connects with his affinity for…

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148. Jim Wilbur Discusses The Triffids, Born Sandy Devotional 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Superchunk guitarist Jim Wilbur joins Al and introduces him to The Triffids’ 1986 album Born Sandy Devotional. Jim talks about how he first heard the album when he was a college DJ, which tracks he gravitated towards and why he still listens to the album now. He and Al compare their impressions regarding both the album’s music and lyrics. Jim also …

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147. Mary Timony Discusses Untame the Tiger 29:53

2M ago29:53

29:53

This is the second of a two-part conversation with Washington, DC-based singer, guitarist and songwriter Mary Timony (Autoclave, Helium, Wild Flag, Ex Hex, solo). Mary talks about the difficult circumstances under which she made her new album, Untame the Tiger, and how her parents’ illnesses and deaths gave her a new perspective. She also discusses…

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146. Mary Timony Discusses Andy Pratt, self-titled 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

This is the first of a two-part conversation with indie rock singer, guitarist and songwriter Mary Timony (Autoclave, Helium, Wild Flag, Ex Hex, solo). In this episode, Mary introduces Al to Andy Pratt’s self-titled 1973 album. (In Part 2, Mary will discuss her soon-to-be-released solo album Untame the Tiger.) Mary discusses how she came to learn a…

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145. Wanz Discusses "Thrift Shop," Taylor Swift and More 42:10

3M ago42:10

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Al continues his conversation with Seattle-based singer/rapper/musician/songwriter Wanz, which began on Ep. 144. Wanz talks about recording his world-famous hook for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ “Thrift Shop,” and his experience with performing in the song’s video. He also talks about the elements of great songwriting, with specific references to Tay…

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144. Wanz Discusses Earth, Wind & Fire, I Am 1:08:52

3M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Seattle-based musician, singer, rapper and songwriter Michael Wansley (aka Wanz) drops in on YMAAA for the first of two episodes to talk about Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1979 album, I Am. Wanz talks about his lifelong EWF fandom, what he loves about I Am, and how it compares to other EWF albums. He also explains how the album is a reflection of the chang…

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143. Danny O'Keefe Discusses Miles Davis, Kind of Blue 53:50

3M ago53:50

53:50

Singer-songwriter Danny O’Keefe, whose songs (including his Top 10 hit, “Goodtime Charlie’s Got the Blues”) have been covered by Jackson Browne, Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell, Judy Collins, Willie Nelson, Allison Krauss and many others, joins Al to get him better acquainted with Miles Davis’ 1959 classic, Kind of Blue. Danny talks about how he was i…

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142. Henning Ohlenbusch Discusses XTC, Skylarking 1:01:40

4M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Henning Ohlenbusch (Gentle Hen, the Fawns, solo) makes a return appearance to You, Me and an Album to discuss XTC’s 1986 album, Skylarking. Henning talks about why he loves Skylarking and why XTC is one of his favorite bands. He gets into the aspects of XTC’s songwriting that are especially app…

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141. Dan Epstein Discusses The Isley Brothers, 3 + 3 1:09:38

4M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Music journalist and sports author Dan Epstein joins Al to talk about the Isley Brothers’ 1973 album, 3 + 3. Dan shares his memories of buying the album and listening to it for the first time, and he breaks down each of the album’s nine tracks. He also discusses the Isleys’ longevity, their lack of acclaim compared to contemporaries, such as Stevie…

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140. Joe Steinhardt Discusses Iris DeMent, The Way I Should 1:06:09

5M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Joe Steinhardt, the co-founder and owner of the Philadelphia-based record label Don Giovanni Records and guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the band Modern Hut, drops by YMAAA to introduce Al to Iris DeMent’s The Way I Should. Joe talks about why this is an important album for him and how it changed the way he thinks about music. He delves into…

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139. Jeff Palfini Discusses The Last Days of Disco (soundtrack) 1:08:24

5M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Jeff Palfini, the co-founder of the Connecticut-based Boondocks Film Society, joins Al to talk about the soundtrack to the 1998 film, The Last Days of Disco. Jeff talks about the intersection of film and music, why movie soundtracks have been important to him and why this particular soundtrack is a favorite of his. He also highlights some of his fa…

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138. Casper Iskov Discusses Ride, Going Blank Again 55:53

6M ago55:53

55:53

Musician and songwriter Casper Iskov joins Al to talk about Ride’s second album, Going Blank Again. He explains how he got acquainted with Ride’s music and why they have become a favorite band of his despite a negative first impression. Casper also talks about how he recently remade My Bloody Valentine’s Isn’t Anything in the style of a Green Day a…

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137. Laura Harris Discusses Bruce Haack, The Electric Lucifer 1:19:27

6M ago1:19:27

1:19:27

Ex Hex drummer Laura Harris makes her return to YMAAA to talk about Canadian electronic music pioneer Bruce Haack and his album, The Electric Lucifer. Laura shares why this album holds a special place for her, discusses her favorite tracks from the album and explores how it relates to her general fascination with synthesizers. She also talks about …

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136. Rachel Lichtman Discusses The Anita Kerr Singers, Grow to Know Me 1:17:41

7M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

Visual artist, writer, producer, director and filmmaker — and creator of Programme 4 and Easy AM 66 — Rachel Lichtman introduces Al to The Anita Kerr Singers’ 1971 album, Grow to Know Me. Rachel talks about the special role this album has played for her over the last few years, why she is a fan of vocal groups and easy listening and why we should a…

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135. Steve Hackett Discusses Foxtrot At Fifty + Hackett Highlights (Live In Brighton) 32:42

7M ago32:42

32:42

Former Genesis lead guitarist, prolific solo artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steve Hackett joins Al — an ardent Genesis fan — to discuss his just-released live album, Foxtrot At Fifty + Hackett Highlights (Live In Brighton). Steve talks about his setlist choices for this album, how the songs differ from their original studio versions, which …

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134. Juliana Hatfield Discusses Xanadu (soundtrack) 1:00:01

7M ago1:00:01

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Indie rock icon Juliana Hatfield pays YMAAA a visit to talk about the soundtrack album for the 1980 musical motion picture, Xanadu, which features Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra. Juliana talks about being a fan of both artists growing up, her Olivia Newton-John covers album and her upcoming ELO covers album and the difficulties inv…

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133. Maura Weaver Discusses Elliott Smith, self-titled 1:14:26

7M ago1:14:26

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Vocalist and guitarist Maura Weaver (Mixtapes, Ogikubo Station) joins Al to introduce him to Elliott Smith’s self-titled album. Maura talks about how she got introduced to Elliott Smith’s music, why this album holds a special place for her and how it has helped to shape her own work. She also talks specifically about the throughlines between this E…

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132. Megan Mayhew Bergman Discusses The Audacity of Kenny Loggins 1:02:03

8M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

This week’s episode isn’t about an album, but rather about a particular artist’s legacy. Author and professor Megan Mayhew Bergman makes her return to YMAAA (she had been the show’s guest on Ep 93) to make the case for reexamining the career of Kenny Loggins. Megan also argues that Loggins’ musical career has been marked by audacious decisions, inc…

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131. You, Me and A Band: Ex Hex Discusses Ex Hex 55:51

8M ago55:51

55:51

This episode marks a YMAAA first, as it focuses on a band rather than an album. Al talks to each member of the Washington, DC-based alternative rock band Ex Hex — Mary Timony, Betsy Wright and Laura Harris — about the group's two albums and upcoming live dates. The interview with Timony is an excerpt from an upcoming episode, while the interview wi…

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130. Willie Heath Neal and Kira Annalise of The Waymores Discuss Willie Nelson, Red Headed Stranger (see show notes for TW) 1:10:42

8M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

The Atlanta-based country music duo The Waymores makes a return appearance on YMAAA, and this time, Willie Heath Neal and Kira Annalise introduce Al to Willie Nelson’s 1975 breakthrough album, Red Headed Stranger. Willie and Kira talk about the album’s importance to them musically and personally, the concept behind the album and the aspects of the …

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129. Laura King Discusses The Bangles, All Over the Place 58:15

8M ago58:15

58:15

Drummer Laura King (Superchunk, Bat Fangs, R. Ring, Speed Stick) talks about her love for the album that kickstarted The Bangles’ run of ‘80s hits, All Over The Place. Laura recounts the event that started her childhood obsession with The Bangles, breaks down what makes the album special and shares her thoughts on the band’s more successful albums.…

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128. Meghan Minior Discusses Naomi Punk, Television Man 50:23

9M ago50:23

50:23

Vocalist, bassist, artist and graphic designer Meghan Minior (Longings, Corrode) introduces Al to Naomi Punk’s 2014 album, Television Man. Meghan talks about what makes this an album she returns to over and over again and what makes it a rewarding listen from start to finish, while Al likens Naomi Punk to another band that came out of Olympia, Wash…

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127. Tiff Hannay Discusses Mitski, Be The Cowboy 1:09:13

9M ago1:09:13

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Tiff Hannay, vocalist and guitarist for the Lansing-based band Rodeo Boys, introduces Al to Mitski’s fifth album, Be the Cowboy. Tiff talks about what they love about this album and how they think of it in relation to the other albums in Mitski’s discography. Tiff and Al also share their impressions of various lyrics from the album. Tiff discusses …

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The Lesser Dead - Bonus Episode - The End? 3:47

9M ago3:47

3:47

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lesser Dead, featuring the team of directors, producers, and writers who helped create the series. In this episode, the team offers their thoughts on the season’s conclusion.By Echoverse

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The Lesser Dead - Bonus Episode - Twists, Turns, and Soundscapes 5:48

9M ago5:48

5:48

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lesser Dead, featuring the team of directors, producers, and writers who helped create the series. In this episode, writer Chris Buehlman discusses how he crafted the show’s big reveal. The rich soundscape created for the season's penultimate episode is also analyzed.…

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The Lesser Dead - Bonus Episode - Confronting the Past 7:22

9M ago7:22

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A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lesser Dead, featuring the team of directors, producers, and writers who helped create the series. In this episode, the team discusses the importance of each character's past and how it informs their stories. We also hear from the show’s composer, Benjamin Sturley.…

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The Lesser Dead - Bonus Episode - Danny Huston as The Hessian 4:23

9M ago4:23

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A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lesser Dead, featuring the team of directors, producers, and writers who helped create the series. In this episode, we explore the character of The Hessian, played by Danny Huston.By Echoverse

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The Lesser Dead - Bonus Episode - Vampire Kids! 3:17

9M ago3:17

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A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lesser Dead, featuring the team of directors, producers, and writers who helped create the series. In this episode, we focus on the show’s adorably creepy vampire children.By Echoverse

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The Lesser Dead - Bonus Episode - Bringing the World to Life 5:42

9M ago5:42

5:42

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lesser Dead, featuring the team of directors, producers, and writers who helped create the series. In this episode, we explore how the lush locations and characters of The Lesser Dead’s unique setting brought the world to life.By Echoverse

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The Lesser Dead - Bonus Episode - It’s All About Family 8:10

9M ago8:10

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A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lesser Dead, featuring the team of directors, producers, and writers who helped create the series. In this episode, the team discusses the theme of family and how it shapes the series.By Echoverse

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The Lesser Dead - Bonus Episode - Minnie Driver as Margaret and Exploring the Loops 5:30

9M ago5:30

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A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lesser Dead, featuring the team of directors, producers, and writers who helped create the series. In this episode, we hear from Minnie Driver about her role as Margaret McMannis. We’ll also explore one of the most prominent locations in the series, “The Loops” of NYC.…

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The Lesser Dead - Bonus Episode - Behind the Scenes 3:36

9M ago3:36

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A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lesser Dead, featuring the team of directors, producers, and writers who helped create the series.By Echoverse

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126. Beth Bombara Discusses Hiss Golden Messenger, Terms of Surrender 54:23

9M ago54:23

54:23

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Beth Bombara joins Al to introduce him to Hiss Golden Messenger’s 2019 album, Terms of Surrender. Beth talks about her first impressions of the album, what makes it a great album for her and how it has helped to inform her own writing and playing. She also talks about the process of making her …

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125. Earl Cureton Discusses Earth, Wind and Fire, Gratitude 1:02:35

9M ago1:02:35

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Earl Cureton, veteran of 12 NBA seasons and author of Earl the Twirl: My Life in Basketball (with Jake Uitti), joins Al to discuss Earth, Wind and Fire’s 1975 double album, Gratitude. Earl talks about what he loves about EWF and about this part-live, part-studio album in particular. He also discusses how music and basketball has been intertwined in…

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124. Maia Sharp Discusses Lucy Dacus, Historian 1:07:16

10M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Maia Sharp introduces Al to Lucy Dacus’ second album, Historian. Maia talks about how she wound up getting obsessed with the album and how it has influenced her songwriting and production approach. She also discusses her soon-to-be-released album, Reckless Thoughts, and her upcoming tour and pr…

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123. Phill Brown Discusses Murray Head, Nigel Lived 59:59

10M ago59:59

59:59

Legendary audio engineer and author Phill Brown, who has worked with The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Talk Talk and countless other prominent artists over the last 50-plus years, comes to YMAAA to talk about one of the more underappreciated albums he has contributed to. He and Al discuss Murray Head’s 1973 debut solo album, Nigel Lived…

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122. Mind Blown! YMAAA Conversations That Could Change How You Hear Music 57:50

10M ago57:50

57:50

This week, Al takes a break from the usual format to revisit nine previous episodes where the guest changed the way that he thinks about or listens to music. Al groups the excerpted discussions into the two groups: guests who helped him to give artists he had neglected a more careful listen and guests who taught him to think about music in new ways…

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121. Isaac Slusarenko Discusses Bubble Puppy, A Gathering of Promises 48:13

10M ago48:13

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YMAAA has never been visited by the head of a record label or proprietor of a record store, but this week’s guest, Isaac Slusarenko, is both! Isaac runs the Jackpot Records label and store, and on this week’s episode, he introduces Al to Texas-based psychedelic rock band Bubble Puppy and their lone album, 1969’s A Gathering of Promises. Isaac talks…

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120. Scott McCaughey Discusses Neil Young, Tonight's the Night 1:17:37

10M ago1:17:37

1:17:37

Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5, Young Fresh Fellows, Filthy Friends, The Baseball Project, The No Ones, R.E.M.) returns to the show (he first appeared on episode 9) to discuss Neil Young’s Tonight’s the Night. Scott talks about what the album means to him, how Neil Young conveyed a sense of fun on the album despite its tragic themes, and his own expe…

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119. Nili Brosh Discusses Steve Stevens, Flamenco A Go-Go 42:26

11M ago42:26

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Guitarist Nili Brosh takes a quick time out from her many gigs (e.g., Danny Elfman, Dethklok, Cirque du Soleil, solo) to introduce Al to Steve Stevens’ 1999 album, Flamenco A Go-Go. Nili talks about her first impressions of the album, why she thinks a lot more people need to know about it and how it has influenced her own work. She also discusses h…

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The God Of Small Places - Season 1 Finale - Episode 8 42:32

11M ago42:32

42:32

Season Finale. In the aftermath of a major battle, Joey is chased through the urban jungle of New York by a relentless and unthinkable enemy. As the walls close in, the decisions he makes will affect him and those he loves forever.By Echoverse

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A Throne Room In Hell - Season 1 - Episode 7 30:00

11M ago30:00

30:00

Reeling from the unexpected events at the Bakers’, Joey uncovers the terrible truth behind everything they’ve been experiencing. With Neva’s help, he races downtown to try and save Margaret and the rest of his family before it’s too late.By Echoverse

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Rasputin - Season 1 - Episode 6 23:21

11M ago23:21

23:21

Margaret puts her plan in action against a dangerous foe. We discover the dark secret at the heart of Margaret and Joey’s history together. Joey goes uptown to feed on the Bakers and makes a shocking discovery with deadly consequences.By Echoverse

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The Hessian - Season 1 - Episode 5 27:12

11M ago27:12

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The discovery of the kids’ Maker forces Margaret to confront the dangerous vampire, and her own contentious personal connection with him. The debate over what to do next is decided when the kids reveal a surprise vulnerability in his seemingly impregnable stronghold and Margaret hatches a plan to solve their problem for good.…

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Stains - Season 1 - Episode 4 22:09

11M ago22:09

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We learn more about Joey and Margaret’s complicated history together. The little vampire kids are afraid to reveal their Maker to Margaret, so she tasks Joey and Cvetko with coaxing the information out of them. After a “meal” at the Bakers and a field trip to “Star Wars”, they finally name the culprit, and it’s worse than Joey could have imagined.…

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Castle Gone Red - Season 1 - Episode 3 36:44

11M ago36:44

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Margaret calls a “family” meeting to discuss the horrific events of the previous night. The deadly exploits of the rogue vampire are putting them all in danger. He must be found and stopped before it’s too late. Joey visits Studio 54 and has a run-in with a powerful old vampire before he and Cvetko (Saul Rubinek) find a surprising clue in Central P…

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The Moth - Season 1 - Episode 2 29:49

11M ago29:49

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After being scolded by Margaret for not following the vampire children and trying to find their “sick in the head” Maker, Joey enlists the help of his girlfriend Neva and her Spanish Harlem “family,” the Corazones Frios. They search the night-time city for the rogue vampire and make a terrible early-morning discovery in Chinatown.…

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118. Brian Dunne Discusses Vampire Weekend, Father of the Bride 59:39

11M ago59:39

59:39

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Dunne joins Al for this episode to introduce him to Vampire Weekend’s Father of the Bride. Brian talks about why he loves the album’s frequent shifting of genres, what he admires about Ezra Koenig as a songwriter and the specific time period that the album references. Brian also discusses his new a…

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117. Joe Casey Discusses Tyvek, Fast Metabolism 50:18

11M ago50:18

50:18

Vocalist and songwriter Joe Casey of Protomartyr pays YMAAA a visit and introduces Al to a band with which he is completely unfamiliar. Joe talks about Detroit-based punk band Tyvek and their 2007 album, Fast Metabolism, which is a compilation of some of their earliest singles and EPs. Joe explains why he chose this album for the show and discusses…

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