Fantastique Podcasts

BIBLIOGRAPHY: Berlioz, H "Symphonie Fantastique Programme Notes: 1845 Edition" | Berlioz, H "Symphonie Fantastique Programme Notes: 1855 Edition" | Codeine Monograph for professionals. (n.d.). Drugs.com. | "Documentation of a heroin manufacturing process in Afghanistan. BULLETIN ON NARCOTICS, Volume LVII, Nos. 1 and 2, 2005" (PDF). United Nations O…

TW: Suicide mention I really wish rich people started keeping artists as pets again. BIBLIOGRAPHY: POZNANSKY, A. (1998). Tchaikovsky: A Life Reconsidered. In L. KEARNEY (Ed.), Tchaikovsky and His World (pp. 3–54). | Tchaikovsky's letters (as found on http://en.tchaikovsky-research.net/pages/Letters)

Fun game: count how many times I make noises of sheer exhaustion and disappointment in this episode. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Berlioz, Hector "Memoirs" | Lockspeiser, Edward, et al. “Unpublished Letters of Harriet Smithson and Berlioz.” The Musical Times, vol. 79, no. 1150 | Raby, Peter "Fair Ophelia: a life of Harriet Smithson Berlioz"…

Fun game: count every time I chastize Haydn's existence in this one. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Brown, Rachel “Telemann Fantasias: a feat of ingenuity and inspiration” | Min, KyoungJoo. Analyses of the twelve fantasies for solo flute (1732-1733) and the twelve fantasies for solo violin (1735) of G. Ph. Telemann (with suggestions for performance). | Zohn, Steven…

Enemies to lovers, speedrun, 100k, comfort/hurt. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Banks, Paul "Mahler." The Musical Times 129, no. 1739 | Barry, Barbara R. "The Hidden Program In Mahler's Fifth Symphony" The Musical Quarterly, vol. 77, no. 1 | Kravitt, Edward F. "Mahler's Dirges for His Death: Februrary 24, 1901" The Musical Quarterly, vol. 64, no. 3, 1978 | Mahler, …

I will shove the 2nd movement in everyone's faces if it is the last thing I do. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Saccenti, Edoardo, et al. “Beethoven’s Deafness and His Three Styles.” | Solomon, Mayanard. "Beethoven" | Solomon, Maynard. “On Beethoven’s Deafness.” | https://youtu.be/yKl4T5BnhOA?si=c_RWGhmxQO2blJBeBy Amelia Awan

Look, I'm not saying he wasn't partially justified, but he had no right to expect to be treated like a saint when so many others before and after him suffered so much more! Anyway I would adore this kind of position and he's very selfish for not making the most of it.

Today I ramble about my favourite Chopin piece and what makes it so authentic for his work. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Huneker, J. (1915). The Classic Chopin. The Musical Quarterly, 1(4), 519–525. http://www.jstor.org/stable/738063 Kallberg, J. (1985). Chopin’s Last Style. Journal of the American Musicological Society, 38(2), 264–315. https://doi.org/10.2307/83…

In this thrilling installment of the Coffey Press - the Brothers Coffey talk Zombies, Dragonball Z, Hogwarts Legacy, and the dos and don'ts of adaptations. Don't screw this up yo.

The Brothers Coffey are joined by the one and only Brother Chase to discuss the controversial subject of the RetCon. Don't know what that is? Listen in and buckle up.

This episode the Brothers Coffey are joined by the one and only Sister Elaine to submerge into the depths of history. Is it important to learn about history? Do you enjoy it? Which cheat codes did you use in Grand Theft Auto 3? Hear all about that and more on this weeks Coffey Press!

The Brothers Coffey strike back! With the launch of season 2 your favorite Brothers Coffey discusses one of our favorite subjects- video games as the first installment of why we like things. Hear about the significant plot twist in a land known as "Chicago"

This week we’re talking about one of the biggest hit-making groups of all time: The Supremes! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotif…

This week, we’re talking about the creator of soul music, Ray Charles! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.com/user/lucaschrisma…

This week, we’re looking at one of the most creatively fruitful periods of Prince: the three year run following his immensely successful Purple Rain project! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click …

This week, we take our first step into the Romantic Era with Hector Berlioz’s masterstroke: The Symphonie Fantastique! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s s…

This week, we’re talking about the one of the most important punk bands of the 70s, The Sex Pistols! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open…

This week, we’re feeling hungry like the wolf with our latest episode on Duran Duran! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.com/us…

This week we’re going way back to the beginning of rock and roll with some of its pioneers, The Everly Brothers! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! …

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off this year with a huge episode on one of our favorite artists, Dream Theater! We’ll be talking about their epic songs, including one that is over 40 minutes in length! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://ww…

We made it through 2021! Celebrate with us as we look back on some of the best songs that the year gave us! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https…

This week, we’re talking about the blues for the very first time, and what better way to start than with Stevie Ray Vaughan? Specifically, we’re looking at his iconic debut album Texas Flood! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon…

This week, we’re talking about one of the biggest bands of the 90s, Pearl Jam! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.com/user/luca…

This year marks the 50th anniversary of my all-time favorite band, Queen! In honor of this milestone we’re going back to their origins to see how they became one of the biggest bands in the world. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.pa…

This week, we’re taking one last look at the Classical Era and it’s greatest invention, the piano! We’ll see how two of its masters, Mozart and Beethoven, showed the full dynamic and emotional range of the instrument. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our ch…

From a mess to the masses - this weeks French indie pop band, Phoenix, revolutionized indie music as we know it! Upbeat, catchy, and impossible not to dance to, Phoenix creates an irresistible sound that has been inspiring every indie pop band that has followed after. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your…

Time to head to the South and fly like a free bird with this week’s episode, Lynyrd Skynyrd! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify…

At long last- the episode everyone forgot to be waiting for- Disney wars. The Brothers Coffey are joined by Brother Will for an exhaustive (and exhausting) exploration of our favorite and least favorite bits of galaxies far far away.

Halloween may be over - but we’re coming in clutch with our goriest, campiest, most entertainingly extreme episode yet, Carcass! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to thi…

This week, we return to a band, while known for their ballads, is a truly hard rocking group: Journey! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://op…

This week, we return to Mozart and talk about his legendary comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spo…

This week, we’re looking at o e if the greatest musical duos of all time, Simon & Garfunkel! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify…

This week, we’re getting a little country with one of the biggest rising stars in music, Kacey Musgraves! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https:/…

This week, we’re returning to Judas Priest and talking about their crowning achievement, 1990’s Painkiller! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https…

This week, we’re diving into our first of two episodes on the operas of Mozart! This episode is about his masterful Idomeneo! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this w…

This week, we’re wrapping up our Genesis-themed month with a live record by its former lead singer, Peter Gabriel! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs…

This week, we’re talking about one of the biggest pop stars of the 80s, Phil Collins! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.com/us…

This week, we’re talking about one of the best prog groups of the 70s, Genesis! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.com/user/luc…

In this week's episode, the brothers Coffey learn a new word, reminisce about some good ole Nintendo 64 games, and have Gimli the dwarf craft some ice skates. Geography, distance, and space are what the Brothers Coffey unpack on this week's dark roast, needless to say, we cover a lot of ground.

This week, we take our first steps into the classical period as we talk about its greatest invention, the symphony! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s song…

This week, we’re talking about that Little Ol’ Band From Texas, ZZ Top! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.com/user/lucaschrism…

In this week's adventure, the Brothers Coffey discuss cooking shows both loved and hated before we put our favorite stories under the microscope through the lens of money. Finally, and probably most importantly, we tackle the age-old question- are fish wet?

This week, we honor the talent and legacy of Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.com/user/lucasc…

This week, we’re talking about the most successful pop duo of all time, Hall & Oates! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.com/us…

This week, we return to one of rock’s most legendary groups, The Who, and talk about their monumental live record Live At Leeds! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to thi…

This week, we’re wrapping up our time in the Baroque Era by looking at its greatest composer, Johann Sebastian Bach! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s son…

Brother Andrews Game of Thrones reactions, a journey through hope and despair, and a quick stop in the worst video games ever.

This week is a very special episode, as we’re going to talk about a band that is very close to my heart, 4HIM! Andy Chrisman, one of the singers of the group, joins us and tells us some of the stories behind their biggest songs! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to sup…

This week, we’re talking about one of the biggest pop stars of the modern era, Bruno Mars! If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Check us out in Patreon to support our channel: https://www.patreon.com/goodmusicpodcast Also, click on this link to listen to this week’s songs! https://open.spotify.c…

After a quick detour to appreciate the kindness of strangers, Brother Andrew and Brother Brendan get lost in the depths of time! We discuss the finer points of some of our favorite time-traveling stories and break down why time travel is such an interesting and compelling part of a story. Oh, yea and there's a squirrel, broh. A time squirrel.…