Best Sneaks Geeks Podcasts (2025)

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191. CARNIE WILSON TALKS ABOUT THE BEACH BOYS (PART 1) 1:05:03

2h ago1:05:03

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Carnie assured me she’s never done an interview like this in her life, so it’s an honor for Discograffiti’s “Beach Boys: And Your Dreams Come True” Series to have had this opportunity. Here, then, is Part 1 of the longest interview Carnie’s ever given, and on a subject she rarely talks about…her father’s band, and what it means to her. She picked 7…

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Season 8 Ep 25 -- News for Season 9 & a masterclass in Independent Bottling w/David Stirk (Re-release) 1:10:02

38m ago1:10:02

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As Joshua, Jason, and Jess circle around the upcoming season (that's Season 9, btw, which is absolutely bonkers to us) they consider the feedback that's been sent in over the last year. Listeners had a loads of input and so the 3 J's decided to listen to many of the great ideas and enact them! More episodes for the next season, you ask? Sure thing!…

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190B. SNEAK PEEK: THE BEACH BOYS’ SURFIN SAFARI WITH AUTHOR JAMES B. MURPHY 13:55

1h ago13:55

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Here it is, a sneak peek into album number one. Although Brian’s wizardry in the studio had yet to truly take root, the endearingly youthful cornball pop of Surfin Safari tends to be unfairly underrated when placed in the context of the leaps n’ bounds advancements of the next few years. When it comes to The Beach Boys, so much happens in so little…

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S2E105 – The 6 million Kopek Man! 35:00

1h ago35:00

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The cephalosquad have gone full bureaucrat and now need to figure out how to function in their new role as some sort of flesh golem assassin, oh and figure out who they are going to eliminate. That seems like a fact worth knowing. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons…

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190. THE BEACH BOYS’ DAVID MARKS: THE DISCOGRAFFITI INTERVIEW (PART 2) 53:45

31m ago53:45

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This interview began with an innocent phone call placed to Beach Boy David Marks asking if it was possible to one day do an interview, and it became clear very quickly that this WAS the interview. No prep, no notes, no Zoom even…honestly, I was just holding on for dear life. What followed, in my opinion, was the most honest interview in Discograffi…

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189B. SNEAK PEEK: BECOMING THE BEACH BOYS WITH AUTHOR JAMES B. MURPHY (PART 2, JULY 1961 - APRIL 1962) 9:39

1d ago9:39

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Welcome to a sneak peek of the very first episode of Discograffiti’s epic Beach Boys series “And Your Dreams Come True.” Part Two of Discograffiti’s interview with Author James B. Murphy covers the release of The Beach Boys’ debut single “Surfin” and the success that lay ahead for them. Murphy’s book “Becoming The Beach Boys 1961-1963” stands as th…

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S2E104 – The Plot Twist Has Me in Stitches 28:58

1d ago28:58

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The cephalosquad has once again found themselves in quite the dilly of a pickle. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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189. THE BEACH BOYS’ DAVID MARKS: THE DISCOGRAFFITI INTERVIEW (PART 1) 1:09:49

4d ago1:09:49

1:09:49

This interview began with an innocent phone call placed to Beach Boy David Marks asking if it was possible to one day do an interview, and it became clear very quickly that this WAS the interview. No prep, no notes, no Zoom even…honestly, I was just holding on for dear life. What followed, in my opinion, was the most honest interview in Discograffi…

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Season 8 Ep 24 -- 2025 Year in Preview w/Susannah Skiver Barton 1:35:33

14d ago1:35:33

1:35:33

Our 2025 Year in Preview episode is here! The agenda? Joshua, Jason, and Jess welcome back the inimitable whisky journalist, Susannah Skiver Barton to discuss: Bourbon -- did a bubble burst? Scotch whisky -- exports of Scotch whisky dropped to WHAT level?! Surgeon General wanting to put cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages Tariffs on whisky. Seri…

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188B. SNEAK PEEK: BECOMING THE BEACH BOYS WITH AUTHOR JAMES B. MURPHY (PART 1, JUNE 1942 - JULY 1961) 14:26

8d ago14:26

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Welcome to a sneak peek of the very first episode of Discograffiti’s epic Beach Boys series “And Your Dreams Come True.” Episode 1 explores the origin story of America’s band, along with author James B. Murphy, whose book Becoming The Beach Boys 1961-1963 stands as the perfect companion piece to our Season One, “Catch A Wave, (1961-1964).” Don’t mi…

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2025 Holiday Cop Out!!! 0:40

8d ago0:40

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As is Tradition, we at D&SD have bailed on publishing over the holidays because we are tired and need a long rest. However, Travis did go out of his way to make a short annoucement about it.

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Season 7 Episode 21 (Jan 5, 2025): Season Finale 56:31

9d ago56:31

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Welcome to Season 7 of Warp My Tardis Podcast on the Geek Culturecast network. (Recorded January 5, 2025) Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 21: The season finale. KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan talk Gunpla and lots of thoughts on Star Wars Skeleton Crew. As usual we meander a bit through the SciFi world, but we end up with the Warp My Tardis Boo…

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188. THE BEATLES’ PETE BEST: THE DISCOGRAFFITI INTERVIEW 1:03:18

11d ago1:03:18

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Discograffiti is kicking off 2025 with a biggie, our searingly honest interview with the world’s most notorious case of right-place-right-time strike-out. You know him, primarily for what he never got to do. It’s The Beatles’ Pete Best, who’s had the dubious distinction of having to live his life in the shadow of missed opportunity. Here’s just a f…

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Season7 Episode20 (Dec 29, 2024): Gundam Shopping, Model Trains, Lower Decks and 'Feels Like Stargate' 1:08:57

13d ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Welcome to Season 7 of Warp My Tardis Podcast on the Geek Culturecast network. (Recorded December 29, 2024) Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 20: KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan got together and went shopping for the Christmas Gifts they didn't get (or got for themselves)! Gunpla from Panda Hobbies, and looking at Model Trains and Terrain bits at…

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133. WILL CULLEN HART RATES THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM & TALKS NEW OTC, PART 3 1:10:14

21d ago1:10:14

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In Part 3 of Discograffiti’s incredible, career-spanning 7-hour interview, Will Hart spills the beans on: Exactly how the great Bill Doss wound up saving Will’s life before tragically passing away; All of his own star ratings for the entire Circulatory System discography; And a fascinating, lengthy discussion about the mythical third Olivia Tremor …

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132. WILL CULLEN HART RATES THE OLIVIA TREMOR CONTROL, PART 2: BLACK FOLIAGE 1:19:52

16d ago1:19:52

1:19:52

In Part 2 of Discograffiti’s incredible, career-spanning 7-hour interview, Will Hart spills the beans on: A track-by-track rundown of Dusk At Cubist Castle & Black Foliage, plus Will’s own ⭐️ rating assessments (non-album material included in the Patreon Director’s Cut); What part drugs played (or didn’t play) in his inimitable creative process; An…

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187. ROBERT SCHNEIDER FROM THE APPLES IN STEREO: THE DISCOGRAFFITI INTERVIEW 48:36

18d ago48:36

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This off-the-cuff interview with Robert Schneider, which went down spontaneously after our Strawberry Alarm Clock conversation concluded, unexpectedly became a tidal wave of incredibly moving, impassioned notions about identity and fulfillment. And although it preceded Will Cullen Hart’s untimely passing, much of it seems to pre-empt the tragic eve…

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131. WILL CULLEN HART RATES THE OLIVIA TREMOR CONTROL, PART 1: THE ROAD TO DUSK 1:05:26

20d ago1:05:26

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In Part 1 of an incredible, career-spanning 7-hour Discograffiti interview, Will Hart spills the beans on: His all-consuming obsession with Discograffiti, along with his assessment of my assessment of Pavement’s work; The jaw-droppingly surprising double album that inspired him to make music his life’s path (you’ll never guess it); And an in-depth …

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Season 7, Episode 19 (Dec 22, 2024): Red One, Doctor Who, Starfield, Skeleton Crew, Lower Decks and DCC-Book 5 1:29:49

19d ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Welcome to Season 7 of Warp My Tardis Podcast on the Geek Culturecast network. (Recorded December 22, 2024) Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 19: KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan talk about the controversy and what could happen around House of Mouse and Doctor Who. Episode 3 of Skeleton Crew and our thoughts. We converse about Secret Levels the an…

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Season 8 Ep 23 -- 2024 Year in Review! 1:52:13

20d ago1:52:13

1:52:13

Our 8th Annual Year in Review episode is here! The agenda? Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss their favorite: One Nation Under Whisky episode/interview Event of the year Most notable distillery of the year Whisky news event of the year Looking for the 3 J's thoughts on the 2024 whiskies of the year? You can find that in Season 8 Episode 19. ...as usua…

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186. PETE KEMBER (A.K.A. SONIC BOOM) RATES SPACEMEN 3 (PART FOUR) 1:08:15

1M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

This 6 1/2 hour Discograffiti podcast interview series is an unprecedented, no-holds-barred honest account of Pete’s output and experience in the legendary psych band Spacemen 3. Here’s just a few of the many things Pete and I discuss in this podcast: An examination of the end of Pete’s love affair with opiates, and how that train came to a stop; T…

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Season 7, Episode 18 (Dec 15, 2024): Skeleton Crew, Secret Level, Lower Decks and Book Club 1:03:41

27d ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Welcome to Season 7 of Warp My Tardis Podcast on the Geek Culturecast network. (Recorded December 15, 2024) Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 18: KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan talk about Episode 2 of Skeleton Crew and our thoughts. We converse about the 2024 Video Game Awards, Harrison Ford, and gaminess in general. Secret Levels the animated s…

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Extra! Extra! It's All About... American Single Malt!! 52:36

27d ago52:36

52:36

Join Joshua and Jason for a special Roundtable Episode of "Extra! Extra! It's All About... American Single Malt!!" With the duo are: Steve Hawley (American Single Malt Whiskey Commission, President), Ana Hinz (Westland Distillery, Business Development Manager), Jared Himsted (Balcones Distilling, Head Distiller), Colin Keegan (Santa Fe Spirits, Fou…

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S2E103 – The Great Muppet… I mean Cephalosquad Caper Part 2 22:11

29d ago22:11

22:11

The crew managed to find the crate belonging to Baron Aubrucher. Problem is they don’t do it well. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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185. PETE KEMBER (A.K.A. SONIC BOOM) RATES SPACEMEN 3 (PART THREE) 1:20:43

1M ago1:20:43

1:20:43

With Dave’s Mom undergoing home hospice and then passing away during the taping of this series, this 6 1/2 hour interview literalizes the ego-death slant of this classic psych band's lyrics. Whether or not you’re on drugs, Spacemen 3 has the absolute best music to keep you grounded during life’s rollercoaster freakouts. Here’s just a few of the man…

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Season 7, Episode 17 (Dec 08, 2024): Skeleton Crew, Upper Deck, D&D and Carl in a sub! 1:15:56

1M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Welcome to Season 7 of Warp My Tardis Podcast on the Geek Culturecast network. (Recorded December 8 2024) Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 17: KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan talk about Episode 1 of Skeleton Crew and our thoughts. We talk about Todd Stashwick and the Pablove Foundation live D&D stream (Dec 7th), and Lower Decks episode "Upper De…

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Season 8 Ep 22 -- Matt and Mike, The Blaum Brothers 2:12:12

1M ago2:12:12

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Listen in as Joshua & Jason talk to Matt and Mike Blaum of Blaum Brothers Distillery. Some excellent Blaum Brothers American Single Malt is tasted along the way (along with a few other treats!). ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conve…

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Season 7, Episode 16(b) (Dec 5, 2024): Oh no not the Console!!! No eating in the transporter room! 52:18

1M ago52:18

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Welcome to Season 7 of Warp My Tardis Podcast on the Geek Culturecast network. (Recorded Dec 1, Re-recorded Dec 5 2024) Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 16: KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan talk about our technical difficulties, and give our reviews of Lower Decks season 5, episode 7 where Tendi, T'lin and Mariner recover purple Data, and become …

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S2E102 – The Great Muppet… I mean Cephalosquad Caper Part 1 29:34

1M ago29:34

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The crew begin preparations for their heist at Schloss Mordenheim and get in to some comic hijinx along the way. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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184. PETE KEMBER (A.K.A. SONIC BOOM) RATES SPACEMEN 3 (PART TWO) 58:06

2M ago58:06

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With Dave’s Mom undergoing home hospice and then passing away during the taping of this series, this 6 1/2 hour interview literalizes the ego-death slant of this classic psych band's lyrics. Whether or not you’re on drugs, Spacemen 3 has the absolute best music to keep you grounded during life’s rollercoaster freakouts. Here’s just a few of the man…

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S2E101 – I’ve Got My Freak On For Recon! 42:05

1M ago42:05

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The crew begin their investigation into the castle Scloss Von Mordenheim in order to undertake their heist mission! Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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183. PETE KEMBER (A.K.A. SONIC BOOM) RATES SPACEMEN 3 (PART ONE) 54:48

2M ago54:48

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With Dave’s Mom undergoing home hospice during the taping of this episode, this 6 1/2 hour interview series literalizes the ego-death slant of this classic psych band's lyrics. Whether or not you’re on drugs, Spacemen 3 has the absolute best music to keep you grounded during life’s rollercoaster freakouts. Here’s just a few of the many things Pete …

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Season 8 Ep 21 -- Live at Virginia Distillery Co for "VDC Barrel Bootcamp" 2:01:42

2M ago2:01:42

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Another distillery fly-on-the-wall experience brought to you by One Nation Under Whisky! Listen in as Jason visits with the team at Virginia Distillery Company during their "Barrel Bootcamp" gathering. An amazing behind the scenes look (listen) that helps you understand what goes into cask selection for whisky production. ...as usual, have a seat, …

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S2E100 – Cheese, Negotiations, And What’s In The Box? 28:58

2M ago28:58

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The crew meet with Greta Von Aubrecher, the Cousin of the Baron, and she has a special request for the crew. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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Bonus! A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 1:14:13

2M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Like Peppermint Patty, we invite ourselves into your home to test the limits of your Thanksgiving cheer!

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Season 7, Episode 15 (Nov 24, 2024): Doctor Who 61, Star Trek AI, Lower Decks and DCC 55:10

2M ago55:10

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Welcome to Season 7 of Warp My Tardis Podcast on the Geek Culturecast network. (Recorded November 24 2024) Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 15: KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan wish Doctor Who a happy 61st birthday, we talk about Sam Witwer and the Star Trek AI film "Unification", and give our reviews of Lower Decks season 5, episode 6 with spher…

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182. THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS’ BILL MEDLEY: THE DISCOGRAFFITI INTERVIEW (PART 2) 54:35

2M ago54:35

54:35

I’m going to let Bill Medley explain why this one’s a must-hear: “This is one of the most unbelievable interviews I’ve ever done in my life, and I appreciate it, and I thank you—I can retire now. It’s been an honor, it’s been a lot of fun. You’ve asked me a lot of questions that I’ve never been asked before, and probably brought more out of me than…

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S2E99 – Welcome to Castle Von Aubrecher! 24:12

2M ago24:12

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The crew have made it to Castle Von Aubrecher and are on their way to meet Greta Von Aubrecher, the assistant to the Baron, who has a mysterious request for the Cephalosquad. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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Season 7, Episode 14 (Nov 17 2024): StarWars delays, Dr. Who sneak Peek and Lower Decks 57:33

2M ago57:33

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Welcome to Season 7 of Warp My Tardis Podcast on the Geek Culturecast network. (Recorded November 17 2024) Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 14: KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan talk about recent announcements from Disney at D23 Brazil on changes to the Star Wars movie schedule. We also talk avbout the sneak peek of the Dr Who Christmas Special "J…

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181. THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS’ BILL MEDLEY: THE DISCOGRAFFITI INTERVIEW (PART 1) 1:15:11

2M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

BILL MEDLEY: “This is one of the most unbelievable interviews I’ve ever done in my life, and I appreciate it, and I thank you—I can retire now. It’s been an honor, it’s been a lot of fun. You’ve asked me a lot of questions that I’ve never been asked before, and probably brought more out of me than I wanted to give--or should give--but hey, it is wh…

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Season 8 Ep 20 -- On the road to Ardnamurchan for a behind the scenes tour with Carl Crafts! 1:37:26

2M ago1:37:26

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Joshua, Jason, and Jess -- the 3 J's -- are all together in Scotland and are on the road to Ardnamurchan to meet with Carl Crafts (Sales Executive) and Al (Distiller) for a very behind the scenes tour at the Ardnamurchan distillery. It's not too often folk have a chance to get through to a distillery so we thought we'd share a virtual experience wi…

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Season 7, Episode 13 (Nov 10, 2024): Lower Decks S5-Ep4, Gundhams, Pablove, and More DCC 53:20

2M ago53:20

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Welcome to Season 7 of Warp My Tardis Podcast on the Geek Culturecast network. (Recorded November 10 2024) Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 13: KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan talk about the passing of voice and screen legend Tony Todd (voice of Venom, appeared in DS9 and TNG) give our reviews of Lower Decks season 5, episode 4, KJ enters the wo…

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180. JENNY TOOMEY & KRISTEN THOMSON ON TSUNAMI & THE “LOUD IS AS” NUMERO GROUP BOX SET 1:36:40

2M ago1:36:40

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Jenny Toomey & Kristin Thomson—arguably the two women most responsible for the ceaseless onslaught of incredible indie music in the 1990s due to the Simple Machines Records label and their explosively powerful band Tsunami—go head-to-head-to-head with Discograffiti during an unprecedented 3-hour interview during which they discuss the entirety of t…

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S2E98 – Ghosted on a Sending Spell. 39:22

2M ago39:22

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The cephalosquad are on their way to Scholl Aubrecker to meet with The Baron’s Assistant, Greta… Sort of. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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Season 7, Episode 12 (Nov 3, 2024): Lower Decks new episode, Star Wars Skeleton Crew, and Dungeon Crawler Carl 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

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Welcome to Season 7 of Warp My Tardis Podcast on the Geek Culturecast network. (Recorded November 3 2024) Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 12: KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan talk about the passing of TOS episode guest Teri Garr (also known for her role in Young Frankenstein), give our reviews of Lower Decks season 5, episode 3, Star Wars Skelet…

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179. HOWARD JONES ON HIS 12-YEAR ROAD TO OVERNIGHT SUCCESS 54:25

3M ago54:25

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In a Discograffiti first, my interview with Howard Jones focuses exclusively on the decade-plus period when he followed his musical dreams while the universe ignored him almost completely. The Director’s Cut on our Patreon page also includes an in-depth, 30-minute, track-by-track discussion of his masterful debut, Humans Lib. Here’s just some of th…

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Season 8 Ep 19 -- Our Favorite whiskies of 2024! 1:38:51

3M ago1:38:51

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Every year Joshua, Jason, and Jess share their favorite Single Cask Nation and non-SCN whiskies of the year. 2024 is no different. TRADITION... TRADITION! Listen in as the three J's share their favorites whiskies while they taste and share notes on some them in the padcost. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour and listen in. Unless you're driving.…

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S2E97 – The Great Whalepox Escape! 27:20

3M ago27:20

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The crew have found themselves in a bit of a predicament, surrounded by dead bodies and the authorities on their way. Time to plague a plan! Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen

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Season 7, Episode 11 (Oct 27, 2024): Lower Decks is back, Beetlejuice2, and other things Spoopy Season 1:07:23

3M ago1:07:23

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Welcome to Season 7 of Warp My Tardis Podcast on the Geek Culturecast network. (Recorded October 27 2024) Welcome back to Season 7, Episode 11: KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan give our reviews of Lower Decks season 5, episodes 1 and 2 including the return to the Ceratos of everyone's favorite Orion! We finally (Yewah KJ!) review Beetlejuice Beetl…

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178. PRODUCER BOB EZRIN ON MC5’S HEAVY LIFTING & THE ART OF THE ROCK OPERA 42:47

3M ago42:47

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This sequel to the Tom Morello MC5 episode goes deep on an exploration of the just-released Heavy Lifting LP, along with its producer, the great Bob Ezrin, producer of such classics as Pink Floyd’s The Wall, Kiss’s Destroyer, and Alice Cooper’s Billion Dollar Babies. Here’s just some of the many things Bob and I touch on in this podcast: Bob’s work…

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