Best Nick Kindelsperger And Austin Diaz Podcasts (2024)

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37. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool B-Sides 37:36

1M ago37:36

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With the main album out of the way, Nick and Austin dig into the meager leftovers of A Moon Shaped Pool. Austin geeks out about 90s movie soundtracks, before bringing up the inspirational American football movie, Rudy. For some reason, Nick talks about the charity single, "We Are The World." Then they both debate the fundamental nature of the b-sid…

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36. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 3 51:24

1M ago51:24

51:24

They've reached the end of A Moon Shaped Pool. Will Nick convince Austin that this is an underappreciated classic, or will Austin spend the whole time saying negative things about "The Numbers?" Nick brings up The Beatles again, before pledging his love for Paul McCartney. Finally, the two spend a good twenty minutes discussing "True Love Waits." 1…

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35. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 2 38:03

2M ago38:03

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35. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 2 Before realizing that they host a Radiohead podcast, the two give their thoughts on the latest by Taylor Swift. Will Austin check out of this album after the fourth track? Can Nick figure out the proper length of delay to perform the guitar pattern for Identikit? 4:50 - "Desert Island Disk" 13:00 - "Ful St…

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34. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 1 41:47

2M ago41:47

41:47

It's the last Radiohead album. Is this the last season? Before Nick and Austin contemplate what that means, they discuss why so many metal bands need to cover "Burn the Witch." Nick loses it a bit on "Daydreaming," while Austin gets to pine about Amnesiac again. Thanks for listening. 5:00 - "Burn the Witch" 17:30 - "Daydreaming" 32:40 - "Decks Dark…

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33: Radiohead's Pablo Honey B-Sides 33:56

6M ago33:56

33:56

This week, we're stepping back in time. After getting teased for years by Austin, Nick finally learns all the Pablo Honey b-sides. Needless to say, taking up some of their earliest tracks after "The King of Limbs" was quite strange for both. Will they find some hidden gems or spend the whole time trashing "Pop is Dead" again? 2:07 - "Inside My Head…

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32: Radiohead's The King of Limbs B-Sides 46:49

10M ago46:49

46:49

"The King of Limbs" might have been a meager album, but there are plenty of b-sides to discuss. Will Austin and Nick create a fantasy version of the album, or admit that these extras don't fit? Nick finally gets to geek out about supercolliders, while Austin goes on about trees. They finish by picking the best songs of the era. Join the discussion …

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31. Radiohead's The King of Limbs, Part 2: "Lotus Flower," "Codex," "Give Up The Ghost," and "Separator" 46:12

10M ago46:12

46:12

How does everyone feel about Thom's unique dance moves in the "Lotus Flower" music video? Nick and Austin discuss that important topic while briefly touching on 90s-era Christian rock music and Homer's "Odyssey." Will they agree with the consensus that the album's second, slower second half is better than the more rhythmic first half? Or will they …

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30. Radiohead's The King of Limbs, Part 1: "Bloom," "Morning Mr Magpie," "Little by Little," and "Feral" 48:01

10M ago48:01

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Austin and Nick finally tackle The King of Limbs, an album that both admit to disliking when it was released in 2011. Will learning all the songs on guitar help them understand the thorny album or will it just be a universal sigh? Nick learns about magpies, while Austin gets into ocean documentaries. Why do they spend an inordinate amount of time d…

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29. Radiohead's In Rainbows B-Sides 52:32

1+ y ago52:32

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With In Rainbows over, Nick and Austin explore the polished leftovers found on the b-side disc. While a huge improvement over the Com Lag EP, the two do wonder why these songs don't stick in your head. Austin swears he'll never order bangers and mash, while Nick finds one of his least favorite songs of the project. Digressions abound, including mor…

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28. Radiohead's In Rainbows, part 3: "House of Cards," "Jigsaw Falling Into Place," and "Videotape" 46:46

1+ y ago46:46

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Before Nick and Austin reach the pearly gates, they first have to make it through the last three songs on In Rainbows. Things start off strangely, with Prince-like lyrics and mentions of wife-swapping. That's before Nick says the word "love" about 100 times and Austin brings up death again. Along the way, they struggle to pronounce Mephistopheles a…

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27: Radiohead's In Rainbows, part 2: "Weird Fishes," "All I Need," "Faust Arp," and "Reckoner" 47:29

1+ y ago47:29

47:29

You'd be crazy not to follow along as Austin and Nick delve into the mesmerizing middle of In Rainbows. Austin feels confident that all the songs are about death, before bringing up Blues Traveler. Nick continues to find excuses to chat about R.E.M. and The Beatles. Along with loads of praise, the two do manage to pick their least favorite track of…

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26: Radiohead's In Rainbows, part 1: "15 Step," "Bodysnatchers," and "Nude" 44:51

1+ y ago44:51

44:51

You don't have to pay anything to listen to Nick and Austin discuss Radiohead's beloved 2007 album, In Rainbows. Just prepare yourself for some enthusiastic diatribes about terminally climatic song forms and Colin's bass playing. Austin admits to stopping his car in the middle of the street when he first heard "15 Step," while Nick can't stop think…

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25. Radiohead's Com Lag EP 49:40

2y ago49:40

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Thought Nick and Austin were too rough on "Hail to the Thief"? Just wait until they make their way through the "Com Lag" EP, which collects the b-sides from the era. How bad does it get? Let's just say that both find songs that they dislike more than "Pop is Dead." Nick sticks up for one track, while Austin talks about how much he loves the blues. …

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24. Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, Part 3: "I Will", "A Punchup at a Wedding", "Myxomatosis", "Scatterbrain", and "A Wolf at the Door" 38:53

2y ago38:53

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It's the end of Hail to the Thief, but will Nick and Austin get the flan in the face? Nick sticks up for one of the album's least-loved tracks, while Austin has sharp words for one of the most beloved. Along the way, they discuss a viral rabbit disease, Bob Dylan, and Thomas Pynchon. 1:45 - "I Will" 9:28 - "A Punchup at a Wedding" 14:55 - "Myxomato…

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23. Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, Part 2: "Go to Sleep," "Where I End and You Begin," "We Suck Young Blood," "The Gloaming," and "There, There" 48:31

2y ago48:31

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Will Austin and Nick finally find a song on "Hail to the Thief" that they love, or will the disappointment continue? Things certainly don't start well, as Austin briefly considers giving up on the whole project. Fortunately, they both persevere and eventually stumble onto one of their favorite songs. Along the way, they discuss New Order, Fiona App…

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22. Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, Part 1: "2 + 2 = 5," "Sit Down. Stand Up," "Sail to the Moon," and "Backdrifts" 43:37

2y ago43:37

43:37

Have you been paying attention? Nick and Austin attempt to make sense of Radiohead's messy and slightly political sixth album, Hail to the Thief. Both had troubled experiences with the album when it was released in 2003, but will learning all the songs on guitar help them appreciate it? Nick catches up on George Orwell's "1984," while Austin ponder…

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21. Radiohead's Amnesiac B-Sides 45:12

2+ y ago45:12

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So far, Nick and Austin have been split on Radiohead's b-sides, struggling with Pablo Honey and OK Computer offerings, but loving the playfulness of the tracks orbiting around The Bends. Where will the Amnesiac b-sides land? Topics this week include Phil Collins, T.S. Eliot and the banking system. They end season three by discussing Kid Amnesia, th…

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20. Radiohead's Amnesiac, Part 3: "Hunting Bears," "Like Spinning Plates," and "Life in a Glasshouse" 46:47

2+ y ago46:47

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Is someone listening in? Today, we round out our discussion on Amnesiac. We find a surprising Brian Eno connection on "Hunting Bears," before spending an inordinate amount of time on "Like Spinning Plates" and "Life in a Glasshouse." Austin finally listens to early Louis Armstrong, while Nick admits to enjoying the music from the latest pop sensati…

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19. Radiohead's Amnesiac Part 2: "I Might Be Wrong," "Knives Out," "Morning Bell/Amnesiac," and "Dollars and Cents" 48:53

2+ y ago48:53

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Austin and Nick square off again, as they break down the middle of Amnesiac. Nick, once again, starts the episode by stating that the first song sounds like a demo, while Austin tries to convince Nick that this version of "Morning Bell" is better than the one on Kid A. Along the way, the two discuss the legendary Morrissey Night at Sway in Manhatta…

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18. Radiohead's Amnesiac Part 1: "Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box," "Pyramid Song," "Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors," and "You and Whose Army" 46:29

2+ y ago46:29

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In this week's contentious episode, the two dig into Amnesiac. Austin makes the case that this album is actually better than Kid A, while Nick calls "Packt" Radiohead's least impressive opening track. The majority of time is spent analyzing "Pyramid Song," which leads to a discussion of everything from "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" to Doctor Who. Plus…

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17. Radiohead's Kid A Part 3: "Idioteque," "Morning Bell," and "Motion Picture Soundtrack" 46:50

2+ y ago46:50

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Nick and Austin don't need too much wine or sleeping pills to get through the last songs on Kid A. Just get ready for a discussion of old IBM computers, Wagner operas, and Bo Burnham. Nick forces Austin to listen to "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah," while they both rave about Alice Coltrane. For some inexplicable reason, the 1997 film Titanic comes up. They end…

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16. Radiohead's Kid A Part 2: "How to Disappear Completely," "Treefingers," "Optimistic," and "In Limbo" 43:15

2+ y ago43:15

43:15

The descent into the unconscious continues with a look at Kid A's eclectic middle. Austin escapes reality with "How to Disappear Completely," while Nick finds a way to quote James Joyce twice. They discuss the use of ambient tracks in the rock canon, and ponder if Led Zeppelin was ruined for Austin by the hilariously campy film, "The Song Remains t…

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15. Radiohead's Kid A, Part 1: "Everything in its Right Place," "Kid A," and "The National Anthem" 44:27

2+ y ago44:27

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Season three delves into the wilds of Radiohead's Kid A and Amnesiac. Prepare for multiple semi-serious discussions of the unconscious, the terror of fairy tales, and the late 90s phenomenon of adding a DJ to every rock band. They start by exploring the first three tracks of Kid A, but can you play any of them on guitar? Nick also tries to dispel s…

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14. Kid A Mnesia Bonus Episode: "If You Say the Word" 20:51

3y ago20:51

20:51

Bonus mini episode! Radiohead is getting ready to release Kid A Mnesia, a deluxe version of Kid A and Amnesiac, which also includes a brand new album of alternate versions and outtakes. The first song released from the project, the haunting "If You Say the Word," leads them on a discussion of Neil Young and Dante. Plus, the two discuss how they'll …

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13. Radiohead's OK Computer B-Sides and OKNOTOK 46:18

3y ago46:18

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To cap off season 2, Nick and Austin tackle the remaining OK Computer b-sides, coming up with a grand theory to explain why some of these songs aren't as impressive as b-sides from The Bends. The two also have very conflicting feelings about the three "new" songs that showed up on OKNOTOK, the 20th anniversary edition of OK Computer. Did the band r…

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12. Radiohead's "Airbag / How Am I Driving?" EP 45:09

3y ago45:09

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With OK Computer finished, it's time to dig into the b-sides, starting with the "Airbag / How Am I Driving" EP. This Grammy-nominated collection features a wide range of material. While some are still beloved, the two find that others haven't held up as well as they had hoped. Austin thinks "Polyethylene Part 1" is one of the best 30 seconds of Rad…

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11. Radiohead's OK Computer, Part 4: "Climbing Up the Walls," "No Surprises," "Lucky," and "The Tourist" 44:04

3y ago44:04

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After twenty years of contentious debate, Nick and Austin tackle "Climbing Up the Walls." Will Austin finally convince Nick that it's the best song on OK Computer, or will learning it on guitar diminish the appeal? Also, Nick admits to loving The Beach Boys, while Austin explains why sad songs make him happy. Look out for a surprising Pearl Jam con…

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10. Radiohead's OK Computer, Part 3: "Let Down," "Karma Police," "Fitter Happier," and "Electioneering" 46:43

3y ago46:43

46:43

It's a dramatic episode this week, as Nick and Austin dig into "Let Down," "Karma Police," "Fitter Happier," and "Electioneering." Will their friendship survive after they get into a heated disagreement about one of Radiohead's most popular songs? Austin also lays out his grand theory about why he loves songs that sound like they were written on th…

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9. Radiohead's OK Computer, Part 2: "Airbag," "Subterranean Homesick Alien" and "Exit Music" 40:33

3y ago40:33

40:33

Everything's off kilter this week, as Nick and Austin discuss "Airbag," "Subterranean Homesick Alien," and "Exit Music." Both gush over Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo and Juliet," while failing to even mention Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues." Austin tries to get into some Miles Davis, while Nick repeatedly gets the title of Sogyal Rinpoche's The T…

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8. Radiohead's OK Computer, Part 1: "Paranoid Android" 44:23

3y ago44:23

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Nick and Austin aren't exactly back to save the universe, but they have returned for season 2, where they'll explore Radiohead's 1997 classic, OK Computer. For the first episode, the two spend the entire time discussing one song, the album's first single, "Paranoid Android." They wonder how such a weird music video got played so much on MTV, and po…

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7. Radiohead's The Bends B-Sides 48:59

3y ago48:59

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With The Bends out of the way, the two wade through the remaining B-sides, a trove of recordings that find the band alternating between some of its most experimental and straightforward songs to date. Austin breaks down a couple of Johnny's guitar solos, while Nick frets about Yorke's latest anti-car track. The two also discuss the history of cursi…

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6. Radiohead's The Bends, Part 2 47:04

3+ y ago47:04

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The back half of The Bends starts off with one of Radiohead's most popular songs, though Austin ponders whether "Just" might actually be the dividing line between casual and hardcore Radiohead fans. Nick remembers when his high school teacher threw the lyrics to "Black Star" in the trash. And the two admit that their guitar skills aren't as strong …

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5. Radiohead's The Bends, Part 1 46:31

3+ y ago46:31

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After a shockingly good EP, Radiohead is back with its first universally acclaimed album, The Bends. Nick barely keeps it together when praising "Planet Telex," while Austin admits to putting off learning "Bones" until the last minute. The two express some difficulties with the title track, which may ruin their memories of playing the song often in…

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4. Radiohead's My Iron Lung EP 46:44

3+ y ago46:44

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This seven song EP came out one year after Pablo Honey, but almost sounds like a completely different band. Nick and Austin gush over the various guitar lines on the title track, before finding comfort in Yorke's new terrifying lyrical style. Austin admits to playing one song constantly for over twenty years, while Nick manages to come up with at l…

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3. Radiohead's Pablo Honey, Part 2 47:32

3+ y ago47:32

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This week the two wrap up Pablo Honey by exploring the album's less discussed back half. Austin ponders why his high school band's cover of "I Can't" didn't win the talent show, while Nick contemplates how many times Radiohead can end a song by turning the guitars all the way up. Plus, the two hold a lightning round discussion for the album's mostl…

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2. Radiohead's Pablo Honey, Part 1 46:32

3+ y ago46:32

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Is Radiohead's 1993 debut album an underappreciated gem or a blemish on an otherwise spotless discography? The two make their way through the first half, where they drop some surprisingly strong opinions about the band's most popular song, which may lead to an unprecedented amount of hate mail. Along the way, Austin ponders whether "The Air I Breat…

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1. Radiohead's Drill EP 45:41

3+ y ago45:41

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Ready to learn every Radiohead song on guitar? Nick and Austin set up the rules, and then dig into the band's first official release, the Drill EP. Released in 1992, the four songs cover a range of different styles, though it quickly becomes clear that some work better than others. Austin has harsh words for two of the tracks, while Nick admits to …

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