Best Matt plus assorted guests Podcasts (2024)

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247: R.I.P. Steve Albini 1:33:39

2M ago1:33:39

1:33:39

Matt and Chris take a look at the life of musician, studio engineer, and writer Steve Albini, who passed away on May 7th 2024. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Page & Plant - Most High) 11:07 - The Sex Pistols - Sub-Mission 24:33 - The Pixies - Bone Machine 35:59 - The Breeders - Doe 45:57 - Nirvana - Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle 1:05:…

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246: Before They Were Famous Part 2 1:06:18

3M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

We continue our look back at how some of today's biggest actors and comedians got their start playing music! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Dogstar - Denial) 00:57 - Martini Ranch - How Can the Labouring Man Find Time For Self-Culture? 10:47 - Queen Latifah (ft. Monie Love) - Ladies First 21:14 - Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations 36:12 -…

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245: Before They Were Famous Part 1 1:15:08

3M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

Many famous actors and comedians started out trying to make it as musicians. This week we bring some you might not have know about! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Roman Antix - What's the Difference?) 10:20 - Hollywood Vampires - People Who Died 25:30 - Seona Dancing - Bitter Heart 36:28 - Those Bastard Souls - The Train from Terminal Boredom 49:56 - W…

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244: Let the Kids Drive Part 2 1:09:51

4M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Another week and more dad talk as we break down five more songs brought to us by our teenagers! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Joey Valence & Brae - Punk Tactics) 01:10 - She Wants Revenge - Tear You Apart 15:50 - Kendrick Lamar (ft Dr. Dre) - Compton 26:25 - Jawny - Anything You Want 41:13 - Earl Sweatshirt - Chum 51:40 - Beach Bunny - Sports 66:55 - …

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243: Let the Kids Drive Part 1 1:19:39

4M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

This week, we bring tunes provided by our teenage kids and try to not let the show devolve into old man, dad rants! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Kanye West - Touch the Sky) 09:22 - J. Cole - Let Nas Down 21:30 - Billie Eilish - My Strange Addiction 37:14 - Joey Bada$$ - Righteous Minds 51:08 - AJR - Inertia 61:17 - Odd Future - Oldie 77:45 - Outro (M…

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242: 2023 Year In Review Part 2 1:09:07

6M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Matt and Chris conclude their look at the year that was! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Sinead O'Connor - Emperor's New Clothes) 3:53 - Killing Joke - Love Like Blood 18:33 - The Beaches - Cigarette 31:31 - De La Soul - Ego Trippin' Part 2 46:53 - Albert Hammond Jr - Memo of Hate 57:40 - Flechettes - Along For the Ride 1:07:10 - Outro (Dierks Bentley -…

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241: 2023 Year in Review Part 1 1:21:08

6M ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Matt and Chris take a look back at the year that was! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (The Vaccines - Love to Walk Away) 9:55 - Blur - Barbaric 26:10 - English Teacher - The World's Biggest Paving Slab 37:18 - Paramore - The News 49:50 - Flight of the Conchords - Robots 1:08:00 - Jeff Beck (feat Joss Stone) - I've Put a Speel on You 1:18:00 - Outro (Mile…

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240: Star Wars Part 2 57:28

7M ago57:28

57:28

More Star Wars fun this week as we are joined by Matt's 'From A Certain Point Askew' podcast co-host, Jay! We get into more topics including recasting vs CGI, future projects we're excited for and of course, the highs and lows of the Star Wars fandom. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Jamiroquai - Use the Force) 00:50 - Mos Def - Know That 06:06 - Recast …

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239: Star Wars Part 1 1:13:28

7M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

This week, we do a crossover with Jay from Matt's other podcast - From A Certain Point Askew. We bring Star Wars-related tunes and cover a lot of topics such as our fandom origins, why Jay and Matt started a Star Wars podcast, favorite films and series and more! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Weird Al Yankovic - Yoda) 04:10 - Eminem - Rhyme or Reason 1…

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238: England Regional - The South West Part 2 1:04:45

8M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Matt and Chris conclude their look at the music artists of Dorset, Devon, Gloucestershire, and Cornwall. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (The Cortinas - Fascist Dictator) 02:30 - Massive Attack - Karmacoma 12:30 - The Heavy - How You Like Me Now 21:35 - Moriaty - Dahmer Blues 37:20 - The Sundays - Here's Where the Story Ends 50:50 - Portishead - All Mine…

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237: England Regional - The South West 1:16:49

8M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

This week, Matt and Chris return to their England regional series by heading to the South West! Areas include: Bristol, Bath, Plymouth, Exeter, Bournemouth, and Devon. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Chay Snowdon - Tough Guys Die First) 06:38 - Naked Eyes - Promises Promises 18:22 - XTC - Dear God 35:30 - The Bolshoi - Sunday Morning 49:10 - Muse - Hyst…

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236: Reasons Are Several Redux Part 2 1:23:28

9M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

We wrap up our chat with Neil from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks. More random topics are covered (as a throwback to our old Reasons Are Several show) including male contraception, untrustworthy doctors, sex in space and a long chat about AI's effects on the music industry and our personal lives. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Cha Nwbarra - A Little Bit…

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235: Reasons Are Several Redux Part 1 1:11:31

9M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

This week we are joined by Neil from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks on his visit to Eugene, Oregon with Matt. Matt and Neil used to have a show called Reasons Are Several so the three lads do a bit of a redux of the show, kicking it off with a lot of sports-related topics and songs. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Pete Rock & CL Smooth - In the House) 00…

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234: Big in the 90's Part 2 1:02:49

9M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Matt and Chris conclude their look at some of the gone, but not forgotten, music artists of the 1990's! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Belly - Feed the Tree) 3:20 - Big L - Ebonics 17:26 - I Mother Earth - One More Astronaut 30:45 - Babes in Toyland - Sweet 69 42:45 - Sneaker Pimps - 6 Underground 50:00 - Helmet - Unsung 1:00:44 - Outro (Mazzy Star - F…

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233: Big in the 90's Part 1 1:17:10

9M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

This week, Matt and Chris take a look at a few somewhat forgotten music artists that were big hits in the 90's, but for one reason or another, quickly faded away. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Cracker - Teen Angst) 10:40 - Live - Selling the Drama 25:30 - New Radicals - Get What You Give 36:10 - PJ Harvey - Down By the Water 47:25 - Liz Phair - Supern…

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232: Cheesy 80s Movie Songs Part 2 1:26:07

10M ago1:26:07

1:26:07

We wrap up our look back at 80s movies and the songs that provided all that extra cheese! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Pat Benatar - Invincible) 01:18 - Mickey Thomas - Stand in the Fire 13:52 - Cyndi Lauper - The Goonies 'R' Good Enough 34:01 - Pebbles - Mercedes Boy 50:40 - Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us 64:50 - John Waite - Change 83:30 - Outr…

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231: Cheesy 80s Movie Songs Part 1 1:21:35

10M ago1:21:35

1:21:35

We go back to our youth for some love and inspiration from some of the cheesiest movie songs from the 1980s! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Bryan Adams - One Night Love Affair) 06:34 - El DeBarge - Who's Johnny? 20:25 - John Parr - Two Hearts 35:16 - 38 Special - Teacher, Teacher 51:50 - John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) 66:40 - Honeymoon Sui…

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230: Summer Vacation Part 2 1:10:17

12M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Matt and Chris conclude their look at the songs of past summer vacations! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince - Summertime) 6:08 - Pearl Jam - Even Flow 18:18 - Hey Ya - OutKast 29:45 - Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl 39:33 - O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei 52:20 - The Beaches - Lame 1:08:00 - Outro (Stephen Malkmus - Summer Bab…

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229: Summer Vacation Part 1 1:17:14

1y ago1:17:14

1:17:14

This week, Matt and Chris recall past summer vacations from the last few decades(!) and the musical memories associated with them. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Bryan Adams - Summer of '69) 11:20 - Bananarama - Cruel Summer 29:20 - The Cars - You Might Think 37:10 - Killing Joke - Eighties 52:05 - Beastie Boys - She's Crafty 1:05:10 - Prince - I Could…

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228: Mix Tape Edition - Rowyn Maier 1:35:25

1y ago1:35:25

1:35:25

This week, one half of our hosting duo goes on a musical journey with their eldest child for a very fun and interesting mix-tape construction. Track list: 5:22 - X-Ray Specs - I'm a Poseur 18:52 - Black Keys - Tighten Up 31:07 - Mad Hatter - Melanie Martinez 44:51 - Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand 52:26 - Girls and Boys - Blur 1:02:12 - Without Me - …

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227: Musical Offspring Part 2 1:02:59

1y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

When musicians beget musicians, the results can be really good! More musical offspring artists... Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Natalie Cole - This Will Be) 01:25 - Inhaler - My Honest Face 12:04 - Rufus Wainwright - Instant Pleasure 21:37 - Damian Marley (ft Stephen Marley, Black Thought) - Pimpa's Paradise 30:25 - Mark Ronson (ft Ol' Dirty Bastard, …

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226: Musical Offspring Part 1 1:03:35

1y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Not all children of famous musicians can follow in their parents' footsteps, but some absolutely crush it! This week we're bringing musical offspring. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Suspect 208 - All Black) 06:04 - Julian Lennon - Too Late for Goodbyes 19:04 - Nile Marr - Hush 28:50 - FIDLAR - West Coast 41:33 - Neneh Cherry - Woman 49:28 - Albert Hamm…

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225: Flechettes 1:22:37

1y ago1:22:37

1:22:37

This week, Matt and Chris have a great chat with Flechettes - a four-piece band from Wigan. We discuss how they formed, their music catalogue, navigating Covid, touring, the Wigan music scene and more! Track list: 00:00 - Caffeine 11:50 - In the Mood 24:55 - Chasing Youth 34:50 - Innuendo 46:24 - Man of the Hour 61:30 - We Shall Find Out 73:35 - Ma…

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224: Posse Trax Part 2 1:04:12

1y ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Matt and Chris conclude their look at some of their favourite posse tracks! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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223: Posse Trax Part 1 1:07:18

1y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

On the latest OLN, Matt and Chris play a selection of their favourite collaboration songs! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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222: Breaking the Law Part 2 1:12:08

1+ y ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Matt and Chris conclude their look at criminally themed music! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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221: Breaking the Law Part 1 1:03:52

1+ y ago1:03:52

1:03:52

This week, Matt and Chris talk songs written about breaking the law! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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220: England Regional Series - South East and East Part 2 58:31

1+ y ago58:31

58:31

Matt and Chris continue their look at some amazing musicians that have contributed to the sounds of the South Eastern region of England! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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219: England Regional Series - The South East and East Part 1 1:04:46

1+ y ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Matt and Chris continue their look at some amazing musicians that have contributed to the sounds of the South Eastern region of England! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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218: Word Part 2 48:09

1+ y ago48:09

48:09

In Matt's absence, we welcome Kristin Maier of How Was Your Week Honey to play a musical word association game! Reach us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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217: Word Part 1 48:36

1+ y ago48:36

48:36

In Matt's absence, we welcome Kristin Maier of How Was Your Week Honey to play a musical word association game! Reach us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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216: Sports Part 2 55:17

1+ y ago55:17

55:17

We conclude our look at Sports themed songs joined by Neil of Dark Angels and Pretty Freak Podcast! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @chrismaierbc @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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215: Sports Part 1 1:01:33

1+ y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Post catching a Duck's game in Eugene, Oregon - Matt, and Neil (of Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks podcast) join Chris to discuss some of their favourite sports inspired songs! Reach Us: @AngelsFreak7 @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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214: 2022 Year in Review Part 2 1:19:37

1+ y ago1:19:37

1:19:37

Matt and Chris continue their look at the year that was. Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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213: 2022 Year in Review Part 1 1:28:50

1+ y ago1:28:50

1:28:50

Matt and Chris take a look back at the music and events of 2022! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @chrismaierbc @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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212: Freshman Year Part 2 1:18:21

1+ y ago1:18:21

1:18:21

On this OLN, Matt and Chris conclude their discussion on some of their favourite songs from their first year in high school! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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211: Freshman Year Part 1 1:08:14

1+ y ago1:08:14

1:08:14

On this OLN, Matt and Chris discuss some of their favourite songs from their first year in high school! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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210: Hit in the 80's, Hit Today? - Part 2 54:12

2y ago54:12

54:12

Along with Ty from the 2 on 3 Podcast, we conclude our look at 80's songs we think could also be hits now. Reach Us: @seatjk @ReasonsAre @chrismaierbc @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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209: Hit in the 80's, Hit Today? - Part 1 57:57

2y ago57:57

57:57

This week, Matt and Chris welcome Ty from the 2 on 3 Podcast to discuss 80's songs that they feel could be hits today. Reach Us: @seatjk @ReasonsAre @chrismaierbc @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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208: England Regional Series - The North West Part 2 1:07:39

2y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Matt and Chris continue their look at what may easily be their favourite musical area of the UK! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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207: England Regional Series - The North West Part 1 1:04:21

2y ago1:04:21

1:04:21

This week, Matt and Chris dig a little deeper for music from one of their favourite musical regions of England! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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206: Out With A Bang Part 2 1:18:09

2y ago1:18:09

1:18:09

The second half of our episode featuring Carl Landra of the 4th Line Podcast and our selections from some great final albums! Reach Us: @Carl4thLine @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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205: Out With A Bang Part 1 1:18:09

2y ago1:18:09

1:18:09

This week, we welcome Carl Landra from the 4th Line Podcast (the premier hockey podcast in ALL the land) as they wind down their final season, along with his theme "Great Final Albums". Reach Us: @Carl4thLine @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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204: Under the Influence Part 2 1:32:37

2y ago1:32:37

1:32:37

Part 2 of our episode with former frontman of the Portland band My Regrets, Caleb, and his theme "artists that influenced our musical tastes." Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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203: Under the Influence Part 1 1:29:08

2y ago1:29:08

1:29:08

This week we welcome former frontman of the Portland band My Regrets, Caleb, and his theme "artists that influenced our musical tastes." Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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202: The Chill Lounge Part 2 1:01:15

2y ago1:01:15

1:01:15

This week we are joined by Annaleis of Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks Podcast to conclude our look at some of our favourite electronic tracks - perfect for dinner parties, doing housework, taking the edge off, or just plain getting after it! Reach Us: @wiretechgirl @ReasonsAre @chrismaierbc @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com…

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201: The Chill Lounge - Part 1 1:03:13

2y ago1:03:13

1:03:13

This week, Matt and Chris welcome Annaleis from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks to discuss their favourite electronic chill out songs! Reach Us: @wiretechgirl @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com Listen to DAPF pod here:

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Episode 200!!! - Part 4 1:17:37

2y ago1:17:37

1:17:37

Matt and Chris continue their look at the past 200 episodes along with listener emails and audio, plus a ton of fun facts and stats! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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Episode 200!!! - Part 3 1:03:18

2+ y ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Matt and Chris continue their look at the past 200 episodes along with listener emails and audio, plus a ton of fun facts and stats! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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Episode 200!!! Part 2 1:20:55

2+ y ago1:20:55

1:20:55

Matt and Chris continue their look at the past 200 episodes along with listener emails and audio, plus a ton of fun facts and stats! Reach Us: @ReasonsAre @ChrisMaierBC @olinernotes olinernotes@gmail.com

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