Disrobing the moshpit

In this episode Tom and Pete discuss the Future of music and what that might entail. The discussion focuses on what music may sound like in the future including thoughts on AI. Hop into your Delorean, pop a banana peel in Mr Fusion and enjoy. 

Raindrops on Roses, and Whiskers on Kittens. These  may have been Fraulein Marias favourite things but what about her favourite bands? In this episode Tom and Pete explore what makes a Band a favourite. Join us for a cerebral discussion from differing sides of the tracks (hemispheres).

Remember that song you loved...until it became the cheesy jingle for a car insurance ad? Join Pete and Tom as they lament the ways beloved tunes get hijacked by corporate marketing and other contexts before turning the conversation towards what it means when artists ‘sell out'.

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.That may have been true for Romeo and Juliet, but when it comes to band names some names are sweeter than others. In this episode we explore the divisive nature of band names, and the make or break nature of a solid group name. 

Mayans, Pagans, and Jonestown. All tied together by ritual amongst other things. In this episode Tom and Pete discuss music rituals, and like the Pagans before him Tom also enjoys shedding his clothes to be closer to nature. 

Do music competitions really lead to good music, happy musicians and fulfilled audiences? Do talent show judges really know what quality sounds like? Luckily for you lot, Tom and Pete have a lot to say on the subject - this episode delves into the depths of the competitive music industry

In this episode Tom and Pete explore the world of cover music. Including some  intriguing discoveries, and a feeble attempt at performing a hit cover.

In this episode, Dr Tom Pierard and Pete explore the phenomena of social media and music . The evolution of which is continually morphing like the T1000. It would be fair to say things have moved on a lot since dubbing tapes.

In this episode Tom and Pete dig six feet under to explore the complex nature of  music at funerals, including the awkward use of the word 'Dirge'.

Break out the spectacles and smoking jackets – in this episode Tom breaks down the main theme of his recently-completed PhD study while detailing the trials, tribulations and occasional triumphs of postgraduate study from a (physically) mature perspective.

In this inaugural episode of 2023, Pete and Tom discuss their experiences of a recent cyclone that devastated the Hawke's Bay region. The conversation takes a lighter turn when they explore the therapeutic qualities of music in times of trouble.

In this episode Pete and Tom discuss some fearless innovative figures in music, in particular those who used music as a vehicle for influencing social or political change. And that time Tom cried in a big band rehearsal. 

Lubricant. The word has connotations. In this episode Pete and Tom try to keep the inevitable schoolyard humour in check while investigating the role music plays in the formation of relationships.

Things take a cerebral turn in this episode, where Pete and Tom explore the phenomenon of how music can represent communities. This episode is supported by Brave Brewing Co. 

Why is it that little ones love the music they do? And while we're on it, what makes the same music sometimes so utterly, utterly unappealing for adults? Pete and Tom discuss this and explore some of the other 'big life questions' in this episode

It's not the most palatable nickname but it's apt - Pete and Tom delve into the dark art of creating earworms in this episode while reminiscing over some that have stood the test of time to become mainstays in popular culture. 

Pete and Tom take a deep dive into the impact that sampling has had on modern music, discussing the origin of some hiphop favourites as well as unpacking some ethical questions around 'borrowing intent' from classic recordings

What do Kentucky Fried Chicken and Veuve Clicquot have in common? They're two of the most in-demand items on rock band riders! In this episode Pete and Tom delve into some of the more whacky rider requests by some of the biggest names in music before building their own hypothetical backstage banquet.

In their ongoing quest to find ways of burning the thousands of calories  consumed during each podcasts recording, Pete and Tom list their all time ‘most danceable' songs in this episode.

We love music. We also love food. Does that mean they always go together? Pete and Tom discuss this while doing very little to disguise the fact that, coincidentally, they eat lollies through the entire episode.

Pete and Tom stir the murky waters of music theory by combining their best and worst school subjects  - music and maths. How does maths relate to music? Does being good at one help the other? Why is Pete talking about the sky being green? The answers lie within!

Things take a dark twist in this true crimes episode as Pete and Tom discuss famous musicians who've had run-ins with the law, ranging from petty misdemeanours to first-degree felonies.

Enjoy some first-take A capella versions of popular TV series themes in this episode, while Pete and Tom try and decipher the power of theme music and why it seems to be more memorable than the narrative in some cases. 

In this final episode for 2021 Pete and Tom recount the countless hours of time-wasting gaming in their youth, and explore some of the more formative soundtracks from classics like Goldeneye, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 and more. 

Pete and Tom welcome local radio legend Adam Green into the DTMP fold for this special guest episode. The boys hear Adam's account of working in mainstream radio and all about his journey from country heartthrob to charismatic commander of the Hawke's bay airwaves.

Tact. Humility. General self-awareness. Pete and Tom ignore these and much more as they discuss music they've grown to despise over the years, and how one man's gold is another man's garbage in the world of pop. 

Music accessibility has changed vastly over the decades as technological shifts alter the musical landscape exponentially. Tom & Pete ponder the past, present & future of how we listen to music. 

Pete & Tom take a deep dive into the role of bass in music, but things take a sinister turn when Tom lowers the tone to an indecent level, again. 

What makes an iconic front person?  Pete and Tom try and catch a moonbeam in their hand by discussing the intangible nature of charismatic main musicians in this week's episode.We learn that Freddie Mercury possibly had extra teeth, Melissa Etheridge isn't Alannah Myles, Harry Lines doesn't exist and that Tom was caught mime-drumming naked. 

Tom and Pete reminisce about advertising songs of yesteryear, remembering all of the feelings but few of the correct lyrics. Tom unpicks sonic branding, Cherry Merry Muffin makes a cameo, and Larry Killip reigns supreme in the heady landscape of Aotearoa's greatest advertising hits.See Sam Harvey & Blair Walker's marvellous Larry Killip  interview here: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/entertainment/2019/05/opinion-prolific-jingle-writer-larry-killip-on-being-the-most-famous-person-nobody-knows.html

In this episode, Tom and Pete wax lyrical about lyrics:  some favourites, some cringe-inducing & some misheard - including an absolute shocker or two from Tom.  And we discover Tom is no stranger to faux pas when it comes to karaoke.

In this episode the dynamic duo of Tom and Pete discuss wistfully the music of nostalgia, and how it has come to affect the fabric of their lives. Grab a box of tissues (for tears) and enjoy.

Well hello stranger and welcome back. In this equally enthralling episode of Disrobing the Moshpit, Tom and Pete dive deep into each others full frontal lobes (not a euphemism) to explore the concept of good vs bad music. Hang on tight as we clumsily navigate our way over this ocean of a topic.

Welcome to the inaugural podcast of Disrobing the moshpit. In this shiny debut episode, Tom Pierard an experienced music practitioner and educator, and Pete Shipp a semi experienced music enthusiast and performer discuss the glory of music in movies with associated mildy amusing personal stories and andecdotes.