Audio Arcana Podcast

"And ohhh, my soul, they got a hold on me, the evil powers of rock 'n' roll!" -The Evil Powers of Rock 'n' Roll by The SupersuckersChris almost put the lyrics from Metallica's Sad but True as the introduction to this episode, but then he remembered how many times he referenced "the evil powers of Rock 'n' Roll" during the recording. If Chris is going to rip off people cooler than him, he's going whole hog in ripping off people cooler than him, and the Supersuckers are much cooler than Chris. The Supersuckers are much cooler than most people.From Link Wray's Rumble to Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven to Iron Maiden's The Number of the Beast to NWA's Straight Outta Compton, there has been a long history of society being terrified of certain forms of music, and during the 1980s, things got really weird. This had a very distinct effect on Chris and Matt during their formative years.40 years later (Christ, we're old...), they're going to address this age-old question, "Does aggressive music create aggressive people?" Come listen to Chris and Matt discuss examples of 1980s media and their sensationalized reporting, the PMRC (Really, PMRC? Sheena Easton was that terrifying to you?), and at no additional charge to you, the listener, they'll reference multiple scientific studies that have directly addressed this issue over the years. Just like they always do, they'll wrap everything up with their half-baked opinions on the topic. Thank you so much for listening, and Chris and Matt hope you enjoy this episode!

"Shakin', sweatin', feelin' bad (Anxiety), I feel like I'm going mad (Anxiety)" Breakdown by The RecoilsThese lyrics? They just work out perfectly for this episode. Read on and find out why...First, Chris made an anxiety inducing choice for this episode's first topic. It's bad, so bad. Chris decided that himself and Matt would check in on what's new, exciting, and popular in the Metal Community. And what's the worst way they could go about checking in with what's new, exciting, and popular in the Metal Community? They went to Spotify's Top Metal category and listened to the Top 5 metal songs. Now, it's not all bad, but when it's bad, it's so bad. Come listen to Chris' and Matt's very vocal opinions about the Top 5 metal songs. (Side note: Meryl Streep is the actress Chris couldn't remember. Meryl Streep is amazing.) Second, just when you think Chris couldn't possibly be any dumber, he goes and purchases the new Recoils single, and TOTALLY REDEEMS HIMSELF! This single, Breakdown b/w Grifter just destroys, and Chris and Matt are going to talk at length what their honest thoughts were upon hearing it. You people were warned...Thank you so much for listening, and Chris apologizes in advance if you click on certain links below.  (LISTEN TO THE RECOILS). We hope you enjoy the episode, and we'll have something else to rant on about in another two weeks. The Recoils Bandcamp:  https://therecoilsfuck.bandcamp.com/album/breakdownThe Recoils Breakdown: https://youtu.be/FvAKfhTdvxcIn Flames State of Slow Decay: https://youtu.be/goddrM-QozIParkway Drive Glitch: https://youtu.be/bG9Cnh_OrkcLamb of God Nevermore: https://youtu.be/SnEXcv0YJQAThe Devil Wears Prada Salt: https://youtu.be/9ldQAuWzIxYStratovarius Survive: https://youtu.be/deL5dM9csNc

"Under the world I wait for my fate. My soul is wasting beneath my blissful haze. My time of aging, wonder when I'll die. But when my time will come, I will know the reason why." Bury Me In Smoke by DownI think Phil Anselmo might need to put down the bong, get out of the house, and go pet a kitten or something, but hey, at least he gives us some great damn songs.Ever the giving souls that they are, your ne'er do well Audio Arcana hosts cram two episodes worth of podcasting into a single episode, just for you. In this episode you'll not only get to hear all about their adventures going to see Down play live at the Buckhead Theater on 05-20-22, they will flawlessly segue into how you should behave at concerts and why. Well, Matt manages to pull off a flawless segue. Chris, who ruins everything, had to do his separately at the end of the episode because he didn't plan ahead, and then he proceeds to go on a rant. Thank you so much for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode.Stevie Tombstone BandCamp Page: https://stevietombstone.bandcamp.com/The Recoils BandCamp Page: The Recoils (bandcamp.com)Ghost and Mastodon Tour 2022: https://ghost-official.com/#tour

"Blow your trumpets, Gabriel! As I beheld the bewilderment ov Eden. Break the bread...and crumb by crumb into the Leviathan's den...Nations fall prey. Hail my return." Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel by BehemothWell, Chris and Matt didn't hear any trumpets. They didn't see Eden. There might have been bread, but they weren't particularly looking for it. It would've been nice to see Leviathan, but they didn't see anything of the sort. How-frickin-ever, they DID see the return of Behemoth to Atlanta!Come join your ne'er do well Audio Arcana hosts as they recount their evening witnessing the North American Siege tour of 2022 in Atlanta, GA. You'll hear all about traffic on I-20, immovable objects, which patches are most evil, back problems, drunks, elevators, and poor choices that wind up at Waffle House. Oh, they will also talk at length about the concert itself. So, if you didn't have the good fortune to see the North American Siege Tour in a city near you, this is almost as good as being there. Kind of. Not really, but Chris and Matt certainly try.Thank you so much for your patience in waiting for this episode. I promise we're still here. Thank you so much for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!Behemoth Ov My Herculean Exile (Live At The Eastern, Atlanta GA 04-22-22): https://youtu.be/51oXRDdEcto

"Your Mommy's all right. Your Daddy's all right. They just seem a little weird. Surrender, surrender, but don't give yourself away." Surrender by Cheap TrickDude. Cheap Trick is amazing, and this lyric is perfect for episode 41. Chris' and Matt's parents were/are wonderful people, but man...they certainly had some missteps in raising your ne'er do well hosts of the Audio Arcana podcast. Chris and Matt have some serious questions about their childhoods:Why did our parents love the Oldsmobile Cutlass?  Which one was Dawn? Why were there so many songs about love? How did they fit 48 songs on a single LP? Or two 8 track cassettes? Why did bands have 4 lead singers?  Why did so many musical artists have television variety shows? What is the power of Saratoga? What was he the captain of? Why did our parents love to wake us up on Saturday morning at 0700 to do clean the pool and do yard work? Most importantly, why did so much of their music suck?!?Thank you so much for listening. Chris and Matt hope you enjoy this episode, and they'll be back in two weeks with something else dumb to talk about. 

"Eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh, eh, sexy lady! Op, op, op, op, Oppa Gangnam Style!" Gangam Style by PsyYou. Are. Welcome.Come join Chris and Matt this episode as they delve into what to actually call the 2000s, AC/DC if they had a female lead singer, road rage, a D chord, the 1982 World's Fair, roller skating, high school classmates, King Diamond, possums and their kingdoms, la-la-la-la-la-la bamba, attics in the County Wicklow, and how all of these things lead to Chris' and Matt's favorite One-Hit Wonders through the decades.Just a heads-up, Chris alienates everyone, especially Matt, and then proceeds to get up on his soap box at the end. Chris does these things on occasion.Thank you so much for listening. Chris and Matt hope you enjoy the episode, and they'll be back in two weeks with something else dumb to talk about.White Zombie La Sexercisto: Devil Music Vol. 1 30th Anniversary Roundtable: https://youtu.be/0NSlMG6B0pIRecord Store Day 2022 List: https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases

"Well, if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand. I've seen your face before, but I don't know if you know who I am. Well, I was there, and I saw what you did. I saw it with my own two eyes, so you can wipe off that grin. I know where you've been. It's all been a pack of lies." In The Air Tonight by Phil CollinsYou be the judge.Chris and Matt put their non-existent investigative skills to the test on this episode, so come join your two ne'er do well Audio Arcana hosts as they discuss Japanese firearm legislation, honey, chemical reactions, obsolete media storage, the Reimann Hypothesis, North Texas bodies of water, hitchhikers, seven-year intervals, a Kodak Signet 35mm, and how these individual mysteries come together for Chris and Matt's favorite music related urban legends. Thank you so much for listening, and Chris and Matt greatly appreciate your time! We'll see you in two weeks.Behemoth 2022 Tour: https://www.behemoth.pl/ Demonstone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demonstone_official/Demonstone FaceBook: Demonstöne (@demonstone_official) • Instagram photos and videosGhost Impera: https://ghost.bandcamp.com/album/imperaFlashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention: http://flashbackweekend.com/

"The back seat at the drive-in is so lonely without you...I know when you're home." Saturday Night by The MisfitsUpon reflection, most episodes of the Audio Arcana podcast should be named Chris and Matt Ruin Everything. This episode is absolutely no exception. I think Chris and Matt were attempting to ruin St. Valentine's Day. As is par for the course, they're really late in doing so. It was a good try.Anyhow, come join Chris and Matt in this episode where they discuss old books, sleep paralysis, chihuahuas, coffee shop singers, Dr. CHUD's backing vocals, Merlin and Stella, car thieves, Apartment 213, and how all these things correlate to their favorite creepy, obsessive, and psychotic love songs. (Matt almost makes Chris cry this episode. They also get into a weird discussion about serial killers. Go figure. They discuss if Disney World is actually the happiest place on earth and why driving at night is the best time to drive. Finally, they manage to offend almost every nationality with their horrible accent impersonations. It's another really odd episode. This is the companion piece to the previous episode 37, It's Not Us, It's Definitely Them.) Demonstöne Official Instagram: Demonstöne (@demonstone_official) • Instagram photos and videosDemonstöne Official FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/demonstonedrove  The Rock 'n' Roll Manifesto: http://rnrmanifesto.com/ (Seriously, this is an amazing music live show and podcast you should be listening to)Bear With Bear (Or Any Other Beverage) Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/beerwithbearpod Creepy Girl by Daddy Issues: https://youtu.be/xkiNqHfpzy8King Leer (Live TV) by Morrissey: https://youtu.be/6Y9N2lDaS2QMe And The Dog Die Together by (16): https://youtu.be/QnZ9Pn-cf6Q

"You were my sun, you were my earth, but you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no. So you took a chance, made other plans, but I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down." Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake You know what else Justin Timberlake never thought would happen? That two dinguses who don't listen to his music would quote his song lyrics to introduce the episode description of their podcast. Whether he meant to or not, Justin Timberlake nailed the sentiment of this episode. Chris and Matt secretly believe Timberlake is relatively proud of that.This episode? This is a bitter-sweet stroll down Chris' and Matt's very passionate infatuations with artists and their music and what ultimately ended those passionate infatuations. Matt's choices are respectful, sweet, and thoughtful. Chris' choices are just bitter. (1987 was apparently not a good year for Chris musically speaking.) You know what they say, "All good things must pass."Thank you so much for listening to the episode, and we hope you enjoy it. Because Chris forgot to tell Saint Derek there was a new episode coming out, we don't have a playlist for you. Chris is an idiot. Then again, maybe, just maybe, some of these memories are just too painful to revisit. Yeah...that sounds much better than Chris being a forgetful idiot. Let's go with that whole "painful to remember" angle.

"I have plans for the future, guess they're futuristic plans." Escape From The Prison Planet by ClutchWe used the same quote last year. We know. It still stands true and applicable. We'll probably use it again next year.2021 is done. 2022 is underway. You know what that means? It means it's time for Chris and Matt to talk a lot of nonsense about their first full year of podcasting. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? What else did they get wrong? What did they think they got right, but they actually kind of got wrong? Who was listening? Why were they listening? Who really knows? Chris and Matt certainly have no idea.That being said, Chris and Matt truly enjoyed spending 2021 with all of you, and they greatly appreciate everyone who downloaded and listened.  They're looking forward to spending 2022 with all of you every other week, and they miss Cameroon.Uncle Derek's 2021 Playlist of stuff you should've been listening to: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SeuDsCPZ0UkupWXRLUxwM?si=Jm2lgEtxSniFl3xFHrNKswChris' 2021 Album of the Year, Iron Maiden Senjutsu: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bBIsMKf6EmHRlhBwtC33N?si=ToKE5D7URIK_VaSV5MgcaAMatt's Album of the Year, Mastodon Hushed and Grim: https://open.spotify.com/album/5xnZl7sdxxIb4rkDcbD4IC?si=3uvtcw38Rc-iRa9lzpm1fw

Cliff: "And you, you were on a horsey. Yeah...you are are?" Tex: "I'm the devil, and I'm here to do the devil's business."Cliff: "...nah, it was something dumber than that. Something like Rex?"-Once Upon A Time...In HollywoodMan, fuck Tex Watson and the Manson Family, fucking hippies.Christmas 2021 is currently about a week away, and you know what that means? Well, it means a lot of things, but it specifically means Christmas movies too, tons of Christmas movies, tons of vapid and uninspired lowest common denominator Christmas movies.You know who doesn't make Christmas movies? Quentin Tarantino. Chris and Matt really appreciate that about Quentin Tarantino.You know what type of movies Quentin Tarantino makes? F'n great ones, that's what he makes. Tarantino makes movies so damn good that Chris and Matt spend an entire episode of a music podcast discussing his latest film, Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood. Come join your ne'er do well hosts as they get into the minute trivia about the making of Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood, the story and controversy about the production of Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood, and finally answer some self-inflicted difficult questions concerning their opinions on Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood. It's a Christmas Miracle.Finally, thank you all so much for your downloads, your word-of-mouth support, and for just generally being awesome throughout 2021. Chris and Matt greatly appreciate each and every one of you. Happy Holidays to all of you, and we greatly look forward to spending 2022 with you!

"Sing...blue silver" The Chauffeur by Duran DuranHonestly? We have no idea what it means either, but we'll give Simon Le Bon credit, it sounds cool.Come join your ne'er do well Audio Arcana podcast hosts this episode where they'll celebrate the season of giving and merriment by talking about the music videos that have creeped them out over the years. Chris and Matt are ALL over the board this episode. Seriously, this episode ranges from dogs urinating on CRT televisions, Sony Walkmans, 1960's film stock, parking garages, beloved British children's shows, pantyhose, renting a cabin, and one-piece jumpers for men. We couldn't make this stuff up if we tried.Oh, Chris and Matt go completely off the rails towards the end of the episode and start discussing their favorite horror movies they watched recently. They are simple creatures.Thank you so much for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode.No music playlist for this episode, BUT man, do we have some videos for you to check out:Aphex Twin Come To Daddy: https://youtu.be/TZ827lkktYsBrandon Flowers Lonely Town: https://youtu.be/jcZ-0o53md8Uncle Acid and the deadbeats Ritual Kinfe: https://youtu.be/gXp38pyx7dgDuran Duran The Chauffeur: https://youtu.be/1B__8N5d_LA (NSFW Age Restricted)Radiohead Burn The Witch: https://youtu.be/yI2oS2hoL0kDEVO Jocko Homo: https://youtu.be/Zk1DNzg0LWsWolf Alice You're A Germ: https://youtu.be/ZpomZoueWa0Nine Inch Nails Broken: You're on your own here. Seriously, not even going to look for it. (The Beautiful Fraulein did find and watch the full video. She said it isn't that bad, and Chris is a big ole wuss.)

"Bang your head against the stage like you never did before. Make it ring. Make it bleed. Make it really sore. In a frenzied madness with your leather and your spikes. Heads are bobbing all around, it's hot as hell tonight. Adrenaline starts to flow, You're thrashing all around, acting like a maniac...WHIPLASH!" Whiplash by MetallicaChris and Matt have not been in the same room with each other in two years, so what better way to finally rectify this by going to see Metallica in Atlanta. They saw none of the aforementioned promises delivered by Metallica. In all fairness, they couldn't really see the stage from where they were sitting, so maybe some of these things happened? They can't really say with 100 percent certainty.However, they most certainly saw and experienced some...things, and in this episode, Chris and Matt are going to tell you soooo much about their evening spent going to see Metallica. Things went about as smoothly for Chris and Matt as you would likely expect from these two by now. Thank you so much for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!Metallica Playlist from Atlanta: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7srLpIdiQZmiia8iD84wsj?si=5e217491147c47cfThe Spectremen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wKh0DAfllziif0TgXhRno?si=lEkPRrNbSr2yElEffn-jfAThe Gutter Demons Ritual: https://open.spotify.com/album/0FS1yr9NXXFq47on3zwnso?si=4FKi3O4VTPOBF27LK7V-9w

Duke: The lights are growing dim Otto. I know a life of crime has led me to this sorry fate, and yet, I blame society. Society made me what I am.Otto: That's bullshit. You're a white suburban punk just like me.Duke: Yeah, but it still hurts.-Repo ManPlate o' shrimp. Welcome to Episode 32 of the Audio Arcana Podcast, where Chris and Matt discuss the 80s, 5/4 time stingers and cattle prods, New Wave Romeo and Juliet, crawling meat, Linnea Quigley dancing on a crypt, Texas Vampire Blues, PJ Soles singing during gym class, accidentally shooting Marvin in the face,  pine tree car air fresheners, AND gun fights and how these all line-up together as their favorite film scores and soundtracks. Emilio Estevez f'n rules, man.Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!Uncle Derek's Ultimate Movie Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vBrjDDAoNhmFE9Hwo6QWQ?si=cfd95ff2fbae4fde

"I just can't believe all the things people say (Controversy)" Controversy by PrinceCertainly not everyone, but a lot of people have very strong opinions about the music they either love or hate. Some dinguses have such strong opinions about music that they release a podcast discussing their musical opinions... Anyhow, Reddit is no exception, and let us tell you, Reddit has some goofy opinions about music and controversy.As Chris and Matt are not necessarily controversial but are certainly goofs, they decided to choose ten of Reddit's controversial musical opinions, decide on whether they're actually controversial, and give their fact based opinions on Reddit's statements. Chris and Matt spend a surprising amount of time discussing Taylor Swift. Kooky.Finally, since Chris and Matt have been casting stones, they finish the episode by presenting their individual controversial music opinions, debate on whether they're controversial, and debate the merits of their own opinions. They agree with each other. Yeah, like you didn't see that one coming.Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy episode 31 of the Audio Arcana Podcast!(Chris forget to let Derek know we needed a playlist, so there's that. Sorry. -Chris)

"Skies blackened with crows, shadows on winter's snows, within a temple of ice, priestesses perform the rites, witness the setting of suns, the darkest days have begun, let the seers come forth, at morning's light we ride north." Ebethron by The SwordTrue story: the above lyrics are exactly what Chris and Matt endured to bring you this latest episode of the Audio Arcana Podcast. Well, most of the lyrics are what happened. Chris and Matt have failed to ride north, but it's coming. Just you wait, North, Chris and Matt are coming...Now, seeing as how none of the above gives you any idea what Chris and Matt are talking about this episode, let me summarize. Chris and Matt have seen the future, and loyal friends, the future is expensive. That's right, Chris and Matt discuss the upcoming music release for the 2021 Holiday Season to include Record Store Day Black Friday and the LPs they are eagerly anticipating. They also discuss whether or not Herb Albert is alive or dead, their favorite heavy metal band names they've never heard of and how to correctly pronounce them, why Herman Munster is the greatest TV Dad, and ponder the mysteries of the proliferation of double LPs. Thank you for listening, and Chris and Matt hope you enjoy the episode!Uncle Derek's Blessed Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fZxHQnfEoaiQ6Z2h8slgZ?si=AvBgPns9T7KXwnP1AyD_4A&dl_branch=1

"Oh well, wherever, wherever you are. Iron Maiden's gonna get you, no matter how far." Iron Maiden by Iron MaidenRegardless of whatever Chris might try and convince you of, the answer is always "D", Iron Maiden wants you for dead.On September 03, 2021, Iron Maiden released their 17th studio album, Senjutsu. To celebrate, Chris and Matt recorded on the release date and spent the entire episode talking about nothing but Iron Maiden. Come join your ne'er do well hosts as they go into the history of Maiden through Powerslave, why you should just trust in Steve Harris, how English accents, fish pumps, decapitated soldiers, and punk rockers brought us to Eddie, and finally, Chris and Matt have to answer some important questions about Maiden. UP THE IRONS!Iron Maiden The Soundhouse Tapes: https://youtu.be/u9JndrzUbq0Iron Maiden I've Got The Fire: https://youtu.be/qhgUr-u36aEIron Maiden Total Eclipse (Live): https://youtu.be/xquObDhyXyIUncle Derek's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Ik4WsSLmv2rooMTsX8r6I?si=0445841bc4004980

"I know I'm better than before. I will not be reconstructed, just wanna stay right here on the sunny side of the street." The Sunny Side Of The Street by The PoguesChris and Matt had big plans for their one year anniversary. Yessir, big plans. Then in typical Audio Arcana fashion, they delivered on these big plans about a month late. They're pretty cool that way.From the earliest planning stages of this podcast, Chris and Matt have leaned on Derek for advice, support, and ideas, and Derek has always been there for us, so much so that they've nicknamed him the Patron Saint of the Audio Arcana Podcast (Now with a High Holy Feast Day thanks to Matt!).Chris and Matt waited an entire year (and one month) to have Derek on to celebrate. Saint Derek is here to give his great insight and take on topics Chris and Matt have discussed over the previous year, some absolutely amazing stories, and the only damn playlist you'll need for the remainder of the year. Fun fact: If you take a shot for every time Chris says "100%" you will wind up in a ditch wearing clown make-up while questioning every life choice you ever made as you pass into the next world. (Seriously, I am really sorry and embarrassed. I'll work on it. -Chris)The Othermen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2BgYicpALoh9uEq6Bzfigc?si=DlJKBmNdQRyUtrJN6Fp-ig&dl_branch=1Uncle Derek's Playlist To End All Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6WExGqL21PPSqGHQqrMceJ?si=8d9dc0a9be9549f9

"Horror Business...ONE TWO!" -Jerry OnlyChris and Matt have joked about this live introduction to Horror Business by Jerry Only for years, and they quote it at every inappropriate moment conceivable. It's what they do. Let's face it, you can't always make it to see a band play live for any number of reasons. Sometimes the band doesn't tour anywhere near you. Sometimes the band broke up years ago. Sometimes you have to work that night. Or? Sometimes your ride wants to go home to watch Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve...While it isn't the same as being there (and that's not always a bad thing...do you really want to be a convicted felon to see Johnny Cash play live?), that's where live albums scratch that itch. Come join Chris and Matt as they give you the stories and details behind their favorite live albums.Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy this episode!

"Anticipation, anticipation...is makin' me late, is keepin' me waitin'." Anticipation by Carly Simon01. While Carly Simon will forever be linked with ketchup to Chris and Matt, this song also works for the topic at hand.02. I swear there was a second point to be made here, but Chris can't actually remember what it was. Allrighty then...Come join your Audio Arcana hosts as they tell you the tales of spiders setting off car alarms, joggers flinging poop, camping chairs, John Wayne, Lady Gaga in an Aliens sequel, piranhas, Normal Illinois, monkey blood, and how all of it combined for another memorable Record Store Day on June 12, 2021. At no additional cost, Chris will give an honest review of Lady Gaga's Chromatica album, and that's the kind of quality entertainment you've come to expect from Chris and Matt. Note: Chris does not have the 'rona in this episode. He was vaccinated as soon as it was available, and he did get tested after he started to feel puny just to make sure. He's just got a nasty chest cold.Man, we haven't done one of these in a long time, Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kwOJXUbZBan3XyHzBU1ca?si=9903f98f3b57484f

"With his cool, cool flattop.  Yeah, cool, cool, cool flattop. Hey, cool, cool, cool flattop. Oh, cooooolllll, yeah, cool! Be mine, with the cool flattop." -Kool Flattop by the HorrorpopsJesus Christ...really? Really?!?As shocking as this  might be to all of you, Chris and Matt are not exactly perfect. I know. Shocking. Because like attracts like, in this episode, Chris and Matt are going to discuss those almost perfect albums, just one great song after another, and then you get to it. You get to THAT song. The song that is just an abomination in the ears of God and man. The song that was dead on arrival. The song that isn't good enough to be labeled "filler". Ugh. This is an upsetting episode. (Not really.  Chris and Matt don't take themselves seriously. Neither should you.)No artist is safe. No band is protected. No album is immune. Chris and Matt are going to slay some sacred cows, and they're going to bring to your attention the times someone should have really thought better about their track listing.Did you honestly expect a Spotify playlist for this episode of horrors? Chris and Matt aren't that cruel.Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!

"We're gonna get revenge. You won't know what hit you. We're tired of being screwed. Revenge! REVENGE!" Revenge by Black FlagWe know what you're asking yourself right now, "What in the crap does Black Flag's Revenge have to do with documentaries?" More than you know, fearless listener, more than you know... (Just go watch Decline of the Western Civilization, because we stink at being cryptic.)Come join Chris and Matt this episode where they will discuss their favorite documentaries concerning all things rock and/or roll. From Satan to homemade guitars to recording consoles to Fire Brigade Unions to Motown to junkies to session players to puppet shows, your hosts of the Audio Arcana Podcast will cover all of these items and a whole lot more that we're currently forgetting to mention. But seriously, look at that list of topics above. That's solid. You're definitely getting your money's worth out of this episode.The Definitive Rock 'n' Roll Documentary Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/album/76KLnwAF285xUWRn8bT1Q2?si=jYluXcVLQde-ehxEIdj3pQ

"Yeah, and the boss said, 'LP, Singles, Picture Cover or plain? I've got all the hits and all the big names." C30, C60, C90, GO!  by Bow Wow WowNow, we are aware that Annabella Lwin and Bow Wow Wow were singing specifically about cassettes. It doesn't matter. Taken out of context with the remainder of the song it perfectly describes Record Store Day...and Matthew Ashman may or may not be responsible for Chris' love of Gretsch guitars. Well, Matthew Ashman and Brian Setzer. Anyhow.It's that time of year for record collectors to either rejoice or gnash their teeth. That's right, Record Store Day is almost upon us all for 2021. To celebrate, Chris and Matt will present to you both the pros and the cons of Record Store Day. Hey, nothing's perfect, right? Additionally, at no added charge to you, they will also let you know what albums they are most excited about, and they're sure you were just dying to know.Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!Cro-Mags The Age of Quarrel Spotify Link (since it is no longer a RSD release): https://open.spotify.com/album/2zztJsbKYhfixNqJ2Uzatv?si=Oiu9fH06QMeh3SRt-A1cXQ

No lyrics, no Spinal Tap references, no dad jokes...we got business to take care of.This episode Chris and Matt have the distinct pleasure of speaking with and interviewing Mr. Ivan de Prume. From Matt's perfect introduction:"Ivan is best known for his work with the seminal band White Zombie. This includes the multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated album La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Volume 1, an album that both Chris and I agree is one of the greatest metal albums of all time. Ivan has stayed busy with several projects throughout the years including a weekly radio show  called Metalopolis on Rock 101 KUFO FM in Portland, Oregon, his former band Healer which combined world music rhythms and melodies with heavy riffing, and his current groove-metal band Big News whose latest release The Lowdown can be found now on bignewspdx.bandcamp.com and iTunes. Beyond drumming, Ivan is also an accomplished producer and engineer at his ownstudio, Burningsound Studios where he has worked with artists such as KMFDM, Megadeth, and Prong. Yes, Prong…..and no I did not take Tommy Victor’s wallet that night at The Whisky. Ivan’s studio site can be found at burningsoundstudios.com."WARNING: Heads-up, the internet decided to not cooperate at the beginning of the interview, so this episode starts just a few minutes after we started speaking with Ivan. The rest of the interview is just fine. You'll enjoy listening to Ivan's stories. The dude is awesome. Chris and Matt ruin everything. Links for Ivan de Prume:Burningsound Studios: https://burningsoundstudios.com/Big News: https://bignewspdx.bandcamp.com/Ivan's Facebook Page: Ivan de Prume - Home | FacebookIvan's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ivanopolis808/Ivan de Prume Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_de_Prume White Zombie on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CF71zaDOJWCynIkW9bSK8?si=dBvZilJZQQ6DpYw2JP2unAHealer on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5BwZsn4dPraObUfDHqTREY?si=5SSS2iTbQXCeO-8pJFeO0Q&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 Big News on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mMYe3bfYZU6C2Md2ETxBx?si=OcbJ0zqORQOxoatmd_QaMg&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1

"Pictures came and broke your heart, put the blame on VCR." Video Killed The Radio Star by The BugglesThe Buggles kind of remind us that Chris and Matt should do an episode devoted to their favorite one hit wonders. It also cracks Chris and Matt up to hear something referencing VCR technology as some type of cutting edge futuristic gadgetry, but there's probably not much to discuss about that for an episode. Anyhow...This week's episode is directly inspired by a video that Rick Beato posted on his YouTube channel. You should take a gander. It's a great video: https://youtu.be/8emalPh3iKcSo Chris and Matt decided it would probably be a super idea to do their own lists of the YouTube videos that bring them no end of joy. Do they have the same type of insightful and meaningful discussion as Rick Beato does in the above video? Of course not. Well, not unless you consider Chris prattling on about "the heavyweight champion of riffs" or Matt's  "Dude, you can totally see his fake fingertips." as "insightful". That being settled, we've got a LOT of links to share with you good people:Black Sabbath - Live In Paris 1970 Full Concert: https://youtu.be/7rF2OSSDoMUMuddy Waters - Got My Mojo Workin': https://youtu.be/8hEYwk0bypYMastodon - Again by Alice In Chains (MoPoP Founders Award 2020): https://youtu.be/SiEr9OUcqpoThe Cramps - Bikini Girls With Machineguns and Muleskinner Blues (Live): https://youtu.be/3JRWUkHkZ00PLAY A PLEXI 16 Guitarists Play A Marshall On 10! GuitCon 2017: https://youtu.be/zKTi8l8YuxgRed Fang - Prehistoric Dog (Official Video): https://youtu.be/VufilzHKTqkWhite Zombie - Tom Sawyer/Soul Crusher LIVE '91: https://youtu.be/FB_J3r1qewIMelvins - A History Of Bad Men (Live In Norway 2007): https://youtu.be/7Q7Q-KjD600The Misfits - Live In Atlanta , GA 08/24/97: https://youtu.be/oXP3r7mFZz4(Chris is the jackass that pops up in front of Jerry Only at 1:12:47): https://youtu.be/oXP3r7mFZz4?t=4367Electric Wizard - Funeralopolis: https://youtu.be/EU0TUR-o6gE

"There goes my hero. He's ordinary." -My Hero by the Foo FightersStrangely enough, this quote actually works for this episode. Sometimes Chris and Matt just throw in the first song lyric they think of at the beginning of the episode details. Sometimes they use whatever song lyric is stuck in their head. Sometimes they use whatever song lyric makes them laugh like the couple of juvenile delinquents that they are at heart. But this time? Well, this time it actually works. Thanks for that, Dave Grohl.Come join your friends at the Audio Arcana Podcast as they discuss their most memorable encounters with musicians that they admire. Yes, you already know some of these stories, whether they're good or bad encounters, are going to be complete train wrecks. It's what your fearless hosts do. They ruin stuff. Seriously, they do.WARNING: This is episode 20. Chris and Matt thought they should celebrate this minor achievement. Chris and Matt have all kinds of bad ideas. Celebrating 20 episodes? With drinking? On an empty stomach? Yessir, this is one of those bad ideas, and oh man, the 20/20 hindsight on this one was quite the swift kick in the arse. Chris, strangely enough, doesn't curse as much as he normally does. Matt? Matt cuts loose in this one. Matt gives you drunken wisdom and insights galore, celebrity impersonations you never knew you wanted to hear,  and personal reflections that seemed like a really good idea at the time of recording. Chris thinks Matt is a got-damn genius in this episode.One Song Spotify Playlist To Commemorate Poor Decisions Involving Drinking: https://open.spotify.com/track/1iqLmKZEctD27Ld4BoAngw?si=-VcWFyd3TpSh05Rm5oLC5w

"It was the rock 'n' roll creation! It was a terrible big bang!" Rock 'n' Roll Creation by Spinal TapSmell the glove.Come join Chris and Matt where they will regale you with tales of their hatred of Spring, bootleg AC/DC recordings,  stolen wallets, the anti Mr. Miyagi, Satan's Cheerleaders, dumpster fires during snowstorms in Atlanta, the security staff at the Tabernacle, and how this all boils down to their favorite Side A Track  1 songs.There is also a very special guest this episode who gives their valuable insight on modern music that Chris and Matt often overlook.Spotify Playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sW646VVZNkBq3ZLeFjh12?si=Htr3zKFIRBatIheKd-QgpAThe Ramones Cretin Hop (Live): https://youtu.be/IcmDhG0YhgIThe Exploited Horror Epics: https://youtu.be/s3yB2cDvDr4The Flametrick Subs with Satan's Cheerleaders: https://youtu.be/8EDL6IaAHk0Electric Wizard  See You In Hell: https://youtu.be/XX1530GNc6U

"I'm in love with rock 'n' roll, it satisfies my soul. That's how it has to be, I won't get mad." Rock 'n' Roll by Motörhead Straight to the point and nothing but the truth. Thank you, Lemmy.Let's be honest, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has gotten a lot of things right, BUT man, when they screw up, they do so in a staggering fashion. Are they screwing with us on purpose? Are they secretly run by 16 year old internet trolls? Do they take business advice from FIFA? While Chris and Matt don't have the answers to those pressing questions, they DO have the answers for how they would correct the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's grievous errors on behalf of rock 'n' roll fans around the world. Well, rock 'n' roll fans that agree with Chris and Matt. You should probably give this episode a listen to see how close to correct you are with your opinions.Matt also teaches Chris a new word, and it's very impressive.WARNING: Chris is very passionate about these artists, AND he was drinking while recording. He throws out F bombs like he was getting paid for them. Seriously. When Chris heard the episode, he was surprised at how much he cursed throughout the episode, and that's saying something. You should absolutely listen to this episode in private or with headphones on. We're not kidding, people.Hall of Fame Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3uydG9jXsB06mkjrTeIBwy?si=UpVAbeOjRxegO4csQfyTSAThe Exciters Tell Him  (Live Televised Performance): https://youtu.be/lSla9fyd4SI

"Red sister might be chokin', but I ain't about that kind. Answer me with the rhythm of a body that was born to lose two times." Revolve by The MelvinsChris had a plan for the introductory lyrics for this episode...and then Matt mentioned The Melvin's Stoner Witch. Guess what Chris has been listening to for a week straight? So do these lyrics have a single thing to do with this episode's content? Sure. Why not. Chris's and Matt's opinions on music are basically just facts. As with any of the hard sciences, those facts may slightly alter over time with new evidence presented, so come join your friends at the Audio Arcana Podcast as they scientifically approach albums that they might not have gotten their facts right on the first listen. I wonder if Chris and Matt can be nominated for some kind of scientific award for their commitment to research? Sure. Why not.Spotify Playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4M9poPlDeLHV35XDZz18q5?si=xLW6uUWwT0SgjyPD_G2y_g

"I've always wanted to smash a guitar over someone's head. You just can't do that with a piano." -Elton JohnCould we have picked a quote that more closely correlates to this week's episode? Yeah, probably so, but still, this is a pretty damn good quote. We're leaving it because we're not sure if we'll ever have the opportunity to use it. Besides being a preferred weapon of piano players around the world, guitars are also universally loved for the variety of tones you can get from them. You can give 12 different guitar players the same guitar and amplifier and get 12 unique sounds every time. Everyone has their favorites, and Chris and Matt are going to get deep into theirs on this weeks episode of the Audio Arcana Podcast. It's that simple. Matt also has an amazing story about being chased by earth moving equipment. Seriously, he was chased by bulldozers and excavators and the like. Chris just has some questions for California concerning their methodology of naming cities.Spotify playlist for this weeks episode:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uM3SnC8klBVYvF9azMCBS?si=Goc-KeYVSQ-CM7g7mm7uqQNorman's Rare Guitars featuring Billy Gibbon's 1950 Broadcaster:https://youtu.be/JXjJmI4BsI4

"I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want, (So tell me what you want, what you really, really want), I wanna (ha), I wanna (ha), I wanna (ha), I wanna (ha), I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig-ah!" Wannabe by The Spice GirlsOh, friends of the show, it's going to get worse, so much worse.Come join Chris, Matt, and their FIRST special guest this episode where they delve into the ancient and forbidden art of the "ear worm". It is a perilous journey fraught with dangers every step of the way, but for you, friends of the show, they will undertake the Hero's Quest. WARNING: Seriously, your brain is going to find something to fixate on and play on repeat for the next 24 hours. Chris and Matt cannot be held responsible for the effects of this episode, but just know, they are still suffering from the exact same effects. They really just wanted to share their misery. They're givers.Worst Spotify Playlist Ever: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zsKVdbXEI5EMsOZaxzq2B?si=nPO-TWt8SpOlIZbq6QNeCQConfessions Of A Former K-Pop Idol: https://youtu.be/KdOA5BCwBi0Crayon Pop Bar Bar Bar : https://youtu.be/yMqL1iWfku4

"I have plans for the future, guess they're futuristic plans." Escape From The Prison Planet by Clutch You know what they say, "There's a lyric from Clutch that applies to every situation." Well, we haven't actually ever heard anyone say that, but someone (other than us) should be saying it. If it catches on, we get full credit. We're quite the visionaries.As we all prepare to tackle 2021 together, come listen to Chris and Matt reflect on their first 6 months of podcasting. You'll get to hear gear specifications, listener statistics (We love you, Cameroon.), favorite and least favorite episodes, improvements coming to the Audio Arcana Podcast, and a whole list of other topics you would expect from a year in review episode. That being said, Chris and Matt find a way to foul things up, but you've grown to expect that, haven't you?Thank you, again, for a wonderful first 6 months. We greatly appreciate each and every one of you, and we're looking forward to spending 2021 with you every two weeks.Courtesy of St. Derek, here is his pick for the album of the year 2020:https://open.spotify.com/album/2YWdkdiWhYl8repvXdZnFE?si=Cc_g9WiMQIqjjBbGiKpZywLion's Law The Pain, The Blood, And The SwordChris and Matt didn't really think to pick albums of the year. You would assume a music oriented podcast would think of that, huh? Nope...not us. You're welcome.

"Upon my podium as the know it all scholar, down in my seat of judgement, gavels bang, uphold the law, Up on my soapbox, a leader, out to change the world." Holy Wars...The Punishment Due by MegadethNow, we are aware that the common consensus for the lyrical meaning behind Megadeth's Holy Wars...The Punishment Due has to do with the implications of the historical wars fought in the "Holy Land" throughout the centuries and that persist to this day. I get that. However, consider this: could Dave Mustaine have been secretly talking about record collectors? Read that lyric at the top again, and tell me that doesn't apply to record collectors. We're not even getting started on the line, "Brother will kill brother, spilling blood across the land." This song is seriously about record collectors. We're onto your secret messages, Dave. Oh, and the official video for Holy Wars...The Punishment Due kind of creeps us out. Why aren't any of them wearing shirts? Why are their pants so tight?Come join Chris and Matt this episode where they discuss their most wanted albums that cost less than $100.00 US, whether an album under $100.00 US could even be considered a "Holy Grail", and how they plan to break the news to their significant others that they're eating ramen for a month after a wild shopping spree purchasing some of these "Holy Grails".And in all seriousness, no matter what holiday you choose to observe, we hope you have a wonderful, happy, and safe time as 2020 draws to a close. We appreciate all of your support over our first six months of this podcast, and we're greatly looking forward to spending 2021 with all of you...except for you, Bill Danny. You can eat a bag of dicks.Spotify Playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6dOXGfwv0l6icRdnjvAvrA

"Hold me closer, tiny dancer." Tiny Dancer by Elton JohnFun fact: whenever Chris hears this song played on the radio and the chorus comes in, he will always sing in his head "Hold me closer, Tony Danza." No real reason as to why he does this other than he's just not right in the head, but you already knew that.Come join Chris and Matt this week as they explore the high arts of the community, the ways that they support and endorse the high arts, and their high brow tales of supporting the high arts and artists. In all seriousness though, Chris and Matt spend a long time talking about strippers and the songs they would play at a strip club. They're classy dudes.Sexy Spotify Playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Nw8zMbTyf8ZHf4rR6LZst

"They look so tired, sound uninspired, guitars are secondhand, 'cause no one likes an opening band" Nobody Likes The Opening Band by I Don't Know How But They Found MeFull disclosure, we've never heard of this song or artist until about 10 minutes ago. It's...something. That being said, do you have any idea how insanely difficult it is to find song lyrics about opening bands? Seriously, take the next 60 seconds and come up with all the song lyrics you can think of about opening bands. We'll wait.Done? You came up with exactly zero song lyrics too and probably resorted to a Google search just like us, huh?In this whirlwind adventure of an episode, come join Chris and Matt as they discuss the opening acts they've seen at concerts that were just as good, and in some cases better, than the headliners they had originally shown up to watch live. Special guest appearance from the Beautiful Fraulein as she scolds Arthas for being a coo-coo nut and almost running over the "baby", our little brain damaged chihuahua. You can't make this stuff up, people.Spotify Playlist for this episode (live songs where possible): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2KGp9tqMyftPiS56OnVrzQ

"I'll say it again in the land of the free, use your freedom of choice, your freedom of choice." Freedom of Choice by DEVOSpeaking of DEVO, have you ever wondered about those red hats (They're called Energy Domes BTW.) they wear? Well, wonder no more, "We did the red energy dome, which was useful—besides being an icon—it was a useful icon. You probably know this very well, but your orgone energy goes out the top of your head and it dissipates out the top, but if you wear an energy dome it recycles that energy. It comes back down and showers back down on you and, among other things, you remain manly, shall we say, for maybe another 150 years of your life, probably. I think that's a safe prediction to say that energy domes—if you wore them constantly, night and day—which I don't do, but there are people out there who do, not too many of them but there are some. We get e-mails from them, so we know they're out there, those people will probably live about an extra 150 years because of all that orgone energy that they're saving and not wasting away." -Mark Mothersbaugh And that is the most DEVO thing I've ever read. Anyhow, in this episode Chris and Matt discuss their preferences in all things concerning buying and collecting music. Well, maybe not all things, but you'll get most of the answers you were just dying to find out about. No discussion of any particular artists or songs, so there's no Spotify playlist for this episode. Instead, here's a band the handsome man in Florida, Derek, had recommended to us. The band is Leatherface, and the album is named Mush. It's a killer: https://open.spotify.com/album/3fTNOOKzpLECgqZ7ZJF3YA?si=PHVi_ZLbQJCnrdbEN0A_9w

"Formulae ueteres exorsismorum et excommunicationum, Strigas et fictos lupos credere." Halloween II by the MisfitsIt's Halloween, You knew there was no way Chris and Matt were going to make it through the month of October without mentioning the Misfits at least once. It's their civic duty.There are two topics that Matt and Chris discuss on a regular basis. One of those topics resulted in this podcast, and the other topic is horror movies. Come join Chris and Matt as they discuss their favorite horror movies in this bonus episode of the Audio Arcana podcast. Happy Halloween everyone!No Spotify playlist for this episode, as Chris and Matt only discuss horror movies. Instead, go listen to The Return of the Living Dead soundtrack (It's one of the best soundtracks ever): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RhyJkt32oOQeAMoKNhYNY

"The making of a great compilation tape, like breaking up, is hard to do and takes ages longer than it might seem. You gotta kick off with a killer, to grab attention. Then you got to take it up a notch, but you don't wanna blow your wad, so then you got to cool it off a notch. There are a lot of rules." -Rob Gordon from High FidelityWell, he's not wrong. There's a lot of thought and care that goes into making a mixtape. You can't just throw some songs in some random order. You've got to earn it. (By the way, if you haven't read the book High Fidelity by Nick Hornsby that the movie is based on, you really should. It's a favorite.)Speaking of mixtapes, you've got a Halloween party coming up, right? Think of it; you, your friends, that special someone from Accounting...the pressure is on. You have got to deliver the perfect mixtape for your 2020 Halloween Beer Brawl, and you have no idea what to do. Stop your worrying. Your friends from Audio Arcana, the givers they are, have got your Halloween music playlist covered in a beast they've named 13 Hits From Haddonfield. Disclaimer: Audio Arcana is not to be held responsible for your friends refusing to speak to you again and that special someone from Accounting hooking up with your boss as a result of playing 13 Hits From Haddonfield at your Halloween party.13 Hits From Haddonfield (now available with a bonus Spectremen song):https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4SVoN9fLFW0m9lSr7NA7NaThe Spectremen Night of the Creeps (not available on Spotify, so here's a YouTube link):https://youtu.be/dBxgr09RLKo

"She's got the looks that grill!" The Looks That Grill by Audio Arcana PodcastYou're correct. It's not really a song lyric. You got us. Just listen all the way to the end of the episode. It'll make sense then. Actually, that's a bold promise. It still might not make sense to you, but at least you'll hear some interesting stories.On this episode of the Audio Arcana Podcast, come join Chris and Matt as they delve into some deeply repressed memories from their childhood during the Satanic Panic and the horrors of green faced women, raspberry jam, giant robots, and little kids reading books as found on the album covers that scared Chris and Matt when they were kids.No Spotify playlist for this episode, as we concentrate solely on the album artwork. Instead, stop by our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/audioarcanapodcast/ We'll post up these album covers in all their macabre...ness? Is that a real word? Who knows? It is now.

"Do you remember lying in bed with the covers pulled up over your head? Radio playing, so no one can see?" Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio? by The RamonesThe Ramones are amazing. The song is amazing, but did anyone ever lay in bed with the covers pulled up over their head while listening to the radio? I mean, who cared if your parents could have seen you and your radio? They could have absolutely heard you and your radio. Well, maybe if you were wearing headphones? That must be what The Ramones were talking about. I'm glad we've settled that.This episode, Chris and Matt set about fixing classic rock radio one song at a time, and they do it all free of charge to you, the listener. WARNING: This episode is more explicit than the others. Chris and Matt feel very passionate about this subject. That generally means they're going to be greatly exaggerating and dropping F bombs like they were getting paid for it.Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vrvzCjz7Zo8JuH7sa9Iui?si=IuBZuLmlQNeGkdQumVSEmQ

"I'M A BOOTLEGGER!" George Costanza from SeinfeldWe know. It's not lyrics from a song. It's a quote from a TV show. It works. We're leaving it.Come join Chris and Matt this episode where they follow the trail from Uruguay to the Trademark of Quality to Lars Ulrich to What's Happening!! to Micro-cassette recorders and how it all unravels into the history, legality, cons, pros, and their personal experiences and opinions on bootleg and counterfeit recordings. It is a long strange trip...It's our first attempt at a history lesson/discussion episode, so there's no Spotify playlist to speak of for this episode. I will tell you that the Stray Cats have a new live album, Rocked This Town: From LA To London, that releases on 09/11/20, so you should probably go check that out. Seriously. You should go listen. We will.

"If you've been trying for years, we've already heard your song." Death or Glory by The ClashOkay, that's kind of a stretch in trying to quote a song lyric concerning songs as covered by other artists, but it's the best we've got. Come join Chris and Matt this episode as they discuss Chris being a pretentious asshole, elevator music, used CDs, heresy, the Manson family, and a whole list of other topics concerning their favorite songs as covered by other artists. It's a gas, gas, gas.Spotify playlist for this episode:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2whADnP1ZGcitdMeA2OA7s?si=lsrdv5i1S0WEVGU5D68ktgTool No Quarter:https://youtu.be/_ZKIfCJZvZoThe Tombstone Brawlers The Number Of The Beast:https://youtu.be/_lMcJuBsaS8

"You win some, lose some, all the same to me." -Ace of Spades by MotörheadWe've already given up on inspiring and informative introductions to podcast episodes, so now you're gonna see nothing but song lyrics that may or may not pertain to the episode you're listening to. It's a music based podcast afterall, and seriously, are you really going to complain about Motörhead lyrics?In episode 003 of the Audio Arcana Podcast, come join Chris and Matt as they discuss their tales of woe, triumph, pennies, and the ridiculous lengths they've gone to while collecting music over the years. It's a sad state of affairs.No Spotify playlist for this episode, as there isn't more than a handful of quick mentions about artists and albums.

"Evolution is a process too slow to save my soul." -Manimal by The Germs We tried to come up with an insightful statement concerning the growth and development of the individual over the course of their own personal tragedies, tribulations, and triumphs. You know, the kind of crap you find in a Mother's Day card. Instead, we just decided to go with a quote from a Germs song. It's for the best. Come join Chris and Matt as they discuss their musical development over the years and the five albums that shaped their musical evolution. Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0u7ONBPRjqARowwNj9xig5?si=5Y1NbyuDQfyoJZDAHLGfvg

After countless hours researching, reading, and watching instructional videos, Chris and Matt attempt to take themselves and podcasting very seriously in the introductory episode of The Audio Arcana podcast. They do not succeed.