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Nice Pull!

Chris Alvarez & Jeff Thill

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Prepare for a mind-bending trip down memory lane as these Gen-Xers dive deep (really deep) into the pop culture rabbit hole that shaped their SoCal childhoods during the infamous 70s and 80s. The stakes are low (very low) as Chris and Jeff navigate a bizarre and long forgotten minefield of historical minutia that will have you frantically searching the interweb for proof that any of this stuff actually happened. So sit back, relax, and do something that Chris and Jeff never could as kids -- ...
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Barely a Podcast

The SoCal Ramble

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On this week’s installment of the “Barely a Podcast” podcast, Dr. Christopher Lowe, professor of Marine Biology at Long Beach State University, joins us and shares tips on how to survive a shark attack. Lowe is the head researcher at the LBSU Shark Lab.
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Just Trek Podcast

Justin "Justroc" Rimon

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Do you love adventure and the great outdoors? Then give this adventure podcast a listen and hear transformational conversations and stories from inspirational hikers, outdoor entrepreneurs, solo world travelers, environmentalists, writers, and creatives from the LA + SoCal community and beyond. Learns tips & tricks for exploring, life lessons from our guests, discover new places to explore, and how spending time in nature can improve your mental health. We aim to inspire, motivate, and eleva ...
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There is so much more to LA than movie stars! Hosted by non-stereotypical Angelenos - former tour guide, comedy nerd, and SoCal native Natalya and pop culture expert and Pacific Northwest transplant Kelsey - Angelenos in Training digs beyond LA stereotypes to educate listeners on the culture, history, hidden gems, social issues, and fun facts of La La Land. Also serving nerdy jokes. Hosted by Kelsey Rider and Natalya Rahmann. Music by Leo Jackson. Art by Trevor D. Richardson.
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... The Mike Douglas Show / Jo Anne Worley / John Lennon / Yoko Ono / Brett Summers / Match Game (again) / Charles Nelson Riley / HooDoo / Lidsville / Snagglepuss / Bert Lahr / Flag Football / Michael Winslow / Keep on Truckin’ / Builder’s Emporium / Abba Zabba / Chick O Stick / Pizzarino / Jack in the Bo…
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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Floyd Toole, exploring the origins of the Athena project at Canada’s NRC, the reasons for and details of his move to Harman International, some of the most misunderstood aspects of his research, the origins of his legendary book Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of …
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor (again) / Boll Weevil’s / Souplantation / Body Shaming Regrets / Rock Fights / Lord of the Flies / Pellet Gun Fights / Palm Springs / Foster’s Freeze / Square Pan Pizza / Riding in Open Truck Beds / Bottle Rocket Fights / Bic Lighters / Mazatlan / Para Sailing / The Zipper (…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... M-80s / Piccolo Pete’s / Mr. Wilson / Fireworks vs. Firecrackers / Tijuana / Pig Cowboy / Monkey on a Surfboard / Switch-blade Comb / German Soldier Skull / Brass Knuckles / Nun Chucks / Butterfly Knife / Calimex / Caesars Restaurant / Bull Fights / The Exorcist (again) / Alpha Beta / Avenida Revoluci…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the loudspeaker legend himself, Dr. Floyd Toole, whose research at Canada’s National Research Council (NRC), followed by his tenure at Harman International, resulted in arguably more improvements to the fidelity of audio we hear at home than anything attributable to any one person. In this first of our two-p…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... The Summer of 1980 / Huckleberry Hound (again) / Latchkey Kids / Cheerios / hose water / parental neglect / Otter Pops / Space food Sticks / LIFE cereal / plaster casts / Family Fun Center / Video Arcades / Token Wars / Asteroids / Missile Command / Tank Battle / Pacman / Pinball / Drama Class / “sard…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Stormtroopers / Spiderman / Star Wars / Cosplay / Comic-Con (again) / Wolverine/ Wonder Woman (again) / Jedi Knights / Seinfeld / Transformers / Iron Man / Darth Vader / Tie Fighter / Ant Man / Lucasfilm / Pulp Fiction / Nerf Blasters / Uncle Owen / Bat Girl / Yvonne Craig / Cat Woman / Julie Newmar /…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Sean Olive, senior fellow at Harman International, to discuss his time at NRC with Dr. Floyd Toole, his move from there to Harman, the development of the Harman target curves for headphones and earphones, and his thoughts on the future of immersive audio and more. Sources: Dr. Sean Olive on 35 Years of “…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Flying cars / Jetpacks / Teleportation / Moon Bases / The Space Shuttle / Mars Missions / Space Stations / Six Million Dollar Man (again) / Ark II / The Sharper Image / A.I. / Electric Cars / Star Trek / Black Mirror (again) / The Big Blue Marble / Phaser Pistols / Lightspeed Travel / Hypo Spray / The…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... D-Day / The Beatles / Ed Sullivan / Elvis / Challenger Disaster / Soviet Union / Iranian Hostages / John Lennon / U.S. Olympic Hockey Team / MTV / HBO’s Video Jukebox / Friday Night Videos / Martha Quinn / JJ Jackson / Nina Blackwood / Mark Goodman / Alan Hunter / Welcome Back Kotter / Kurt Loder / Wa…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage’s Doug Schneider, Jason Thorpe, and Matt Bonaccio to discuss the biggest audio show in the world, what’s new, what’s different, and what were their favorite sights and sounds this time around. Sources: Coverage of High End 2024 - Munich, Germany: https://soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Evel Knievel and the toy Stunt Cycle / The Fonz (again) / Demolition Derby’s / Snake River Canyon / John Denver / Drag Racing / The Wide World of Sports / Stock Cars / Funny Cars / Dick Dastardly / Wacky Races / The Malachi Brothers / Pinky Tuscadero / Leather Tuscadero / Suzie Quatro / Grease (again)…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Camp Lejeune / Vicks VapoRub / Mandela Effect / Triamenic / Linear D / Corinthian Leather / Bactine Spray / Solarcaine / General Hospital / Guiding Light / The Days of Our Lives / Dinah Shore / Mike Douglas / Jack LaLanne (again) / Hot Wheels / Frisbees / Slip ‘n Slides / Doan’s Pills / Ex-Lax / Hambu…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by James Tanner, CEO of Bryston Ltd., to discuss the company’s origins in the medical industry, the design of its original amplifiers, how the company has evolved over time, and how he eventually joined forces with Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun. Sources: “Canadian Hi-Fi Trilogy: Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum D…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Old School Car Alarms and Car Stereos / Mad Jacks / DOW Stereo / Circuit City / Blaupunkt / Audiovox / Alpine / Michael Schenker Group / George Martin / The Beatles / VW Jetta / VW Rabbit / VW Scirocco / VW Bug / Triumph TR8 / Sheepskin Seat Covers / Steering Wheel Wraps / Louvres / Car Bra / Pop-up H…
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On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, climber, peak bagger, mountaineer, and mountain dancer, Brett Patrontasch aka Summit Shuffler, join me on the show. We chat about his first hiking memories, top trails in California, hiking hacks & tips, summit shuffle dancing and climbing iconic peaks such as Mount Whitney & the Matterhorn, how dancing a…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Jumping the Shark / Bewitched / I Dream of Jeanie / My Favorite Martian / Hogan’s Heroes / Elizabeth Montgomery / Barbara Eden / Bill Bixby (again) / Ray Walston / Jeff Spicoli / Happy Days (again) / CCD / James Dean / Animal House / The Brady Bunch / The Partridge Family / The Love Boat / Bernie Kope…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by sound engineer, educator, and content developer Marcela Rada to discuss her obsession with sound, her personal history, how she became involved with the recording industry, and what’s different about mixing for immersive formats like Dolby Atmos. Sources: Marcela Rada: https://marcelarada.com/ “Audiophile At…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Willie Tyler and Lester / Wayland Flowers and Madame / Jay Johnson / Soap / Doug Henning / Magic (the movie) / David Copperfield / Mark Wilson / The Wonderful World of Alakazam / Trilogy of Terror / Zuni Warrior / Peter Frampton / Saturday Night Fever / Vanilla Fudge / Bob Ross / Mr. Magico / Marshall…
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On this episode I have Pacific Northwest based trekker, peak bagger, outdoor adventurer, founder of the Yakima Valley Trekkers, and the voice behind the Hikes And Mics Podcast, Ivan Orozco, join me on the show. We chat about his first hiking memories, the origin story to creating the Hikes and Mics Podcast, top trails in the Pacific Northwest, hiki…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Ian Colquhoun, founder of Axiom Audio and now also the owner of Bryston and Magnum Dynalab, to discuss the origins of the company, its connection with the National Research Council, his own relationship with Dr. Floyd Toole, and how the company’s speakers evolved after the legendary NRC research wound down. …
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Comic books / Comic Conventions / Freshen Up Gum (yes, again) / MAD Magazine / Cracked Magazine / Dynamite Magazine / Sweat Hogs / Welcome Back Kotter / Sea Monkeys / School book clubs / Chico and the Man / Happy Days / TV catch phrases / Encyclopedia Brown / The Phantom Tollbooth / Sit on it / It’s n…
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On this episode, I release the full recording from our second ever live podcast show. It was filmed at the Just Trek Podcast 4 Year Anniversary celebration on Sat, April 6th at the Happier Camper Outdoor Showroom + Happier Cafe here in Los Angeles. The guest panel featured SoCal Hometown Heroes such as Karla Amador (founder of @52hikechallenge), Cr…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Fotomat / Polaroid / Sav-On / Robin Williams / Ford Pinto / Ghostbusters / Builder’s Emporium / Escape to Witch Mountain / Animal House / double features / Tony and Tia / Eddie Albert / Green Acres / Sixteen Candles / Molly Ringwald / Anthony Michael Hall / John Cusack / Long Duk Dong / The Breakfast …
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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc. The two cover the birth of Anthem Room Correction, the pros and cons of IIR and FIR filters, side quests, diversions, why flat in-room response isn’t actually the goal, and how ARC has evolved in response to market pressures…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Freshen up / “not so fresh” / when things got softer / Keebler Elves / school fights / gym class / Barbara Eden / Daisy Duke / school bungalows / Zips / Thom MCan / Kinney shoes / film projectors / Johnny Tremain / substitute teachers / the weird kids / Yard Duties / pencil fights!…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Poseidon Adventure / Jaws / Ernest Borgnine / Barney Miller / Sandy Duncan / Jake and the Fat Man / Fatty Arbuckle / Chubby Checker / Fats Domino / Minnesota Fats / Ironside / Raymond Burr / Toughskins / Sears / Kurt Russell / Dennis the Menace / The Streets of San Francisco / A Quinn Martin Productio…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc., to discuss his history in hi-fi, how he ended up at the NRC, how his work with Dr. Floyd Toole evolved into the pioneering Athena project, and exactly what sorts of tests he and others constructed and conducted to determine listener preferenc…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS.... Suzy Chapstick / Lip Gloss / Goody combs / Bain de Soleil / Wessonality / OP’s / Lightning Bolt / Rainbow Wallet / Boogie Boards / Leashes / Churchills / Duck Feet / Sea Hunt / 501's / Dittos Jeans / Jordache Jeans / Tough Skins / Steve Austin / Six Million Dollar Man (woman and dog) / Green Acres / …
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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers. If you haven’t listened to season 3, episode 1 yet, do check that out first! In this second half of their conversation, the two discuss how the research at NRC contributed to the evolution of PSB speakers. Along the way, Paul gives the most cogent expl…
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On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, peak bagger, outdoor content creator, and solo world traveler, Tomasa aka @iamoneness11, join me on the show. We chat about her first hiking memories, her top mountains in California, top international treks, hiking hacks & solo travel tips, what sparked her passion for solo adventuring, her love for Coto…
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Welcome to season 3! This week, host Jorden Guth sits down with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers, to discuss his personal history, his love of music, his passion for violin, and the origin story of PSB Speakers—all as a lead-in to a discussion about his time at the NRC doing research with Dr. Floyd Toole. Sources: PSB Speakers: https://www.psbs…
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For the final episode of season 2 of the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth is joined by T+A COO Condradin Amft to discuss the company’s history and heritage, its entry into the headphone market, and how hi-fi will evolve into the future. Sources: “44 Years of T+A—Germany's Hi-Fi Giant in Detail”: https://youtu.be/lzW18SuAJW0?si=SUjQk…
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When Sonus faber introduced its massive new flagship loudspeaker system, Suprema, at this year’s CES, most of the press responded by asking about the price and finishes and little else. In this episode of the podcast, host Jorden Guth and SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider ask the real (and really tough) questions about the design and technical spe…
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On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, peak bagger, outdoor adventurer, dancer, marketer, entrepreneur, restaurant owner of Sampa, and member of the Just Trek Crew, Jenny Valles, join me on the show. We chat about her first hiking memories, her top SoCal mountains, hiking hacks & tips, intense Death Valley storms, exploring an ancient lake, un…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! Access editor and producer of the podcast Dennis Burger to discuss his recent article about how reviewers’ reference systems are often necessarily different from the systems they wish they could own. Dennis also gives Jorden some tips on writing a good review. Sources: “The Needs of the Many vers…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and SoundStage! Australia editor Edgar Kramer to discuss their respective 2023 year-end awards. Sources: “The 2023 SoundStage! Network Awards for Outstanding Achievements and Products of the Year” by Doug Schneider: https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/opinion/1843-the-…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider to tell the origin story of SoundStage! Network’s InSight video series, how they’ve evolved, and the details of their most recent globetrotting trip to Wilson Audio and T+A. Sources: Muraudio's Domain Omni Series Speaker | SoundStage! InSight: https://youtu.be/VkHQC8pz2H8?s…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Simaudio product director Dominique Poupart and marketing director Étienne Gautier to discuss the company’s new North Collection, how it was developed, what it means for the future of hi-fi, why the remote control is the best in the world, and how the lineup has been embraced by audiophile press and customer…
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On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, backpacker, writer, plus size outdoor explorer, diversity & inclusion advocate, hiking guide, and community leader, Anjelica Avella aka Adventures with Anjelica, join me on the show. We chat about her first hiking memories, what sparked her passion for backpacking, the debut of her film documentary "Forwa…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SVS president Gary Yacoubian and VP of marketing Nick Brown to discuss the company’s history, its unique approach to hi-fi and home theater, and how it actively engages with its customers. Sources: SVS: https://www.svsound.com/ “The Only True Currency in This Bankrupt World” by Audio Unleashed: https://audio…
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On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, outdoor adventurer, solo world traveler, award winning international speaker, self defense expert, creator of Outdoor Defense, and CEO of Girls Fight Back, Nicole Snell aka Adventures of Nik, join me on the show. We chat about her relationship with nature growing up in the desert, the origin stories to cr…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and SoundStage! Ultra senior editor Jason Thorpe to discuss Warsaw 2023, why it’s such a special show, what it’s like to be there, and what it was like to see it through the eyes of a young audiophile. Sources: SoundStage! coverage of Audio Video Show 2023 - Warsaw, Poland:…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Emotiva’s Dan Laufman to discuss the origins of his passion for hi-fi, the history of electronics manufacturing in the neoliberal era, how to make an profit in the audio business ethically, the long hard road to revitalizing North American manufacturing capabilities, and the virtues of being inclusive instea…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Martijn Mensink of Dutch & Dutch to discuss how an old clock radio incubated a love of music that developed into a passion for good sound that evolved into a career in speaker design. During the course of the conversation, they explore Martijn’s history of speaker development, the business ventures that prec…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by David Mascioni, Global Director of Brand Marketing for McIntosh, to discuss the origins of the original World of McIntosh Townhouse in New York City, how it developed, why it closed, and how the concept evolved into the new House of Sound at a new location, with much more representation for the entire McInto…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by legendary speaker designer Laurence Dickie to discuss his history with Bowers & Wilkins, the design of the iconic Nautilus, how his thinking on speaker design has evolved over to years, whether or not he draws inspiration from nature, and why his speakers are an exercise in engineering, not industrial design…
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This week, we present an episode of our host's other podcast Stereotypes - straight talk from Queer voices. Chris and Charles are military veterans living in Central Florida with their non-binary kid Eric. They arrived in Florida just as Governor Ron DeSantis began his outright attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and now they’ve had enough. They are ra…
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and podcast producer Dennis Burger to discuss what Jorden has learned in six months of hosting the podcast, since he’s been able to speak to some of the hi-fi industry’s most influential and respected luminaries. As Doug often tells him, “Talking to these people is like get…
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